Engine Compression Atmospheric pressure at sea level is approximately 14.7 psi. A 9:1 compression ratio cylinder is compressing the air and fuel mixture to about 132 psi at sea level (9x14.7=132.3 ...

The guys at Muscle Car Review show you how to check engine compression with the latest tools. Check it out only at hotrod.com or the October 2011 issue of Muscle Car Review Magazine.

We walk you through a compression test, a great way to determine the condition of your valves and piston rings.

A crank compression test can tell you a lot about an engine and we will be going over the numbers. - Super Chevy Magazine ...