B18A cylinder pressure

Md426

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Whats a normal cylinder pressure on a B18A1? I tested mine and it came out (from passenger side to driver side) 170psi, 160psi, 165psi, 170psi.
 

Md426

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Just checking, Not bad for a 136k mile motor huh? Not rebuilt and OEM head gasket. Bought a cold air intake because it was a steal at $22 (because it's an ugly green color) and it's much louder at high rpms.
 

dc2GS-R

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Whats a normal cylinder pressure on a B18A1? I tested mine and it came out (from passenger side to driver side) 170psi, 160psi, 165psi, 170psi.
For a B18A1...........

Nominal = 185psi
Minimum = 135psi

No more than a 28psi difference between cylinders

Your engine is right on the money. Nice and healthy internally
I believe that's on the money. I think that a gsr is around 185
Nominal pressure for a B18c1 is around 270 psi according to OEM specs
 


Md426

New Member
For a B18A1...........

Nominal = 185psi
Minimum = 135psi

No more than a 28psi difference between cylinders

Nominal pressure for a B18c1 is 270 psi according to OEM specs
That seems really high, GSRs have like 10:1 compression ratio right? non-vtec has 9.2:1
 

dc2GS-R

Super Moderator
Yes, they are 10:1. 270psi is the maximum for a B18C1. That's what Honda calls for
 

Aussie

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Wow I didn't think gsrs were that much. My cylinder pressure must be extremely high.
 


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