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Compression on NEW 850 Engine

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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70
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OneWire
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Compression on NEW 850 Engine

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Does someone know what the compression should be on a new 850 engine?
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OneWire
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I read that it's 185 to 213 but that's much higher that what I've seen listed for the turbo models. Is this correct?

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White850Turbo
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Listed ranges for non turbo engines are 1.3 to 1.5 MPa and for turbo engines, that number is 1.1 to 1.3 MPa.
-Sean

1995 850 Turbo (Extensively Modded)

1998 S70 T5 (Almost Stock)
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