The guys at Muscle Car Review show you how to check engine compression with the latest tools. Check it out only at hotrod.com or the October 2011 issue of Muscle Car Review Magazine.

Our top recommendation for a basic engine compression tester is this simple kit from INNOVA. While the INNOVA 3612 is a basic set, it contains all you’ll need to easily check your engine’s ...

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On a final note, these calculations will compute the static compression ratio of the engine. There is also the dynamic compression ratio to consider, which is relevant to the camshaft timing.