Right now i have 170 pounds of compression and i need around 190 to 210 or higher. What are some things i can do to get this?

 

Do a leakdown test to find out where you are losing compression.

 

I mean what can i do to get more compression, i mean is all i can do is get aftermarket pistons or head work?

 

mill the head

 

Do you want to bump your compression up, or is your compression under what it should be?

If it's lower than it should be, do a leakdown test like i said. If your compression is ok and you want more compression, do what he said and mill the head, and/or get higher compression pistons w/valve reliefs. If you mill the head make sure that you won't be running the risk of valves contacting the piston.

If you're especially clever you can adjust the valves to maximize the compression in each cylinder and equalize the compression across all four.

 

I dont know what it shoulkd be, im realy new to this stuffso any help or advice would be really good, see im going to be circle track racing this car and i need 190 or above to win and my freinds integra has a 97 model motor in itwhat is the stcok compresiion for these motors, and how much would it cost to get that kind of work done.

 

What motor do you have?? What motor does your friend have?? Depends on the motor as to what compression #'s you need/have.

Just because you have a higher compression # does not mean the engine will be faster/better. It all depends on how it is built, what cams, head work, tuning....etc

 

I have a b18a1 motor and all I know about his motor is its a 97 i think its a dohc not a vtec.

 

wow. you have alot of learning and searching to do. no one should have to hand feed you all of this information because you are too lazy to do the research. we have a search function on this forum so use it. you will find out just about every thing you need to know. if you cant seem to find enough, get some books on engine operation and theory. do a google search on motors and read up on what does what and how you can possible improve it.