am i ok to boost?

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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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b16a 120 compression across...60K miles ok to boost? shooting for 270-300 on a 57 trim

any other info i need to give?
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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oh yea stock motor
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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120 compression all across? seems low to me.
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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it does seem low, but if your getting 120 all the way across, it might be the compression tester....try using a different comp tester
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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well i though that too, but someone told me that is normal for a 1st gen b16
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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well i took the 3rd reading...also is the throttle suppose to b open?
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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throttle supposed to be open and 7-10 cranks for each cyl.
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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ya, those numbers should be much higher, and yes, full open TB
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