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Jun 6, 2015 | 07:03 AM

zero2sixT

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Engine vacuum question

Took a reading of my 6.0 vaccum at idle. Came back at -11 to -12 psi. Is this normal for a cammed engine? Cam isn't huge, 230-236 .581 .581 @ 114. Afr 225s. Rest of the mods in my sig

Jun 6, 2015 | 07:20 AM

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I have a gauge for that

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You sure it wasnt measured in inches of mercury?

Jun 6, 2015 | 07:37 AM

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I would say that's about right for that cam and a 6.0 assuming you meant " Mercury.

Jun 6, 2015 | 08:59 AM

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Ha, yeah inches mercury. And thanks. Finishing up my parts pile to boost it. A hurt engine would be a setback I don't need.

Jun 6, 2015 | 09:31 AM

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That's around where mine is at on a 228/236 .630/.635 114 LSA 110 ICL

Jun 6, 2015 | 10:21 AM

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I have a 217/229 114lsa and I see around 15.5"

Jun 6, 2015 | 02:22 PM

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Overlap:
230/236 114....+5*
228/236 114....+4*
217/229 114....-5*

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