engine compression is only a
guideline to the "health" of your engine.
even if your engine has lost compression but it still able to hold its tune well and doesn't flame out, i think the engine is still good!
Originally posted by HarKonnenD
LOL. I like the reliability, but I could never get as to why the 8th buggy engines and others never lasted so long while running in races. The only stories I hear of them lasting long are from those "wanna be pros" who do nothing but bashing.
fyi - i have a V01b that was totally dedicated for racing only, and never used for bashing. after more than 10 races, it still has good compression and hold its tune. the only problem i've had with OS buggy engines is the premature failure of main bearings .. but if you know what to look out for, then .. you've got no worries!