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Nov 15, 2007 | 01:05 PM

brknhrtdpimp1489

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what is the stock compression for the gst?? dumb question i know but i have a desktop dyno program and kinda curious??

Nov 15, 2007 | 01:08 PM

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im pretty sure its 150. when i tested my gst i got that on all cylinders

Nov 15, 2007 | 01:10 PM

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sweet thanks man...lol ya know i really miss my gst but im gonna get a new one soon...never had a chance to change the pistons and test compression and all that fun stuff...

Nov 16, 2007 | 06:32 AM

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standard compression is 178psi

Nov 16, 2007 | 07:15 AM

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so what does that say about my gst?

Nov 16, 2007 | 08:59 AM

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yours is fine. Alittle worn and the rings have seen better days, but the service limit is like 135psi. I bet if you do the wet test all the numbers will jump up about 20psi

Nov 16, 2007 | 11:47 AM

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I always thought the service limit was 144

Nov 16, 2007 | 06:43 PM

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150 is good for the 1st gen motors though right.

Nov 17, 2007 | 01:46 AM

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150 is okay

Nov 19, 2007 | 12:52 AM

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thanks

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