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Re: what is considered good compression?
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 9/24/2012

Compression doesn't follow with engine size. At that rate a 454 would be over 200. I've seen one, but the cam was off a "bit"!

100 is getting on the low end FOR A VEHICLE. Some of the old B&S engines (with 'auto compression release' for easier starting) were... Login to read more.