R33 GTS25T Compression Issue

[JasonMate]

So i brought this car a year ago with 250k on it with a blown ECU and a tight cam belt, Fixed that and is was a new car again. The problem has been that the compression cold is 140psi throughout the 6 and once hot they all drop evenly 20psi down to 120psi throughout the 6. its been like that for a year now and hasn't changed. it doesn't use oil really and doesn't fill up the catch can. the k&n filter on the catch can looks abit oily however. There's no noticeable blow by just a puff of white smoke out the catch can when you give it a hard rev.

I haven't done a leakdown test yet I've been putting it off. my question is what causes compression to drop like that? i have no information on the history besides it was owned my crackheads and it sat dormant for possibly more then 5 years. the motor looks super clean for how many km's it has and how trashed the suspension is. the car runs perfect but i can feel the 20psi loss as the car warms up.
i was thinking someone put a thicker head gasket on to drop the cr but that still doesn't answer the compression drop. its suppose to rise isn't it lol.
I've asked many mechanics and they cant explain it.
Hope someone can help!
Thanks.

[blind_elk]

Have you done a wet compression test?

[JasonMate]

No i've just set up at a new house with an actual garage so ill check tomorrow

 

[Rusty Nuts]

3 hours ago, blind_elk said:

Have you done a wet compression test?

Its a good idea, but it will confirm worn rings. The suspension didn't get rooted because the crackies drove it to church on Sundays. Or down to Supercheap for new filters, before the car wash.

Edited March 19, 2021 by Rusty Nuts
additional information

[JasonMate]

cold wet test
135
135
140
135
145
135

Cold dry test
117.5
120
117.5
120
120
120
will do a hot test shortely

 

Edited March 20, 2021 by JasonMate

[JasonMate]

hot test was 120 all 6. readings have changed since last year

 

[admS15]

I see no problem here for an engine with 250k + the unknown jap windback kms.

Unless it's not performing right or blowing huge clouds of smoke, just turn up the boost and send it.

[Zoidian]

Those comp test results seem fine considering its condition and K's. You probably already know but values can vary with different brands of comp testers. Like admS15 said, up the boost and send it.

[Ben C34]

Either ignore test results and carry on, or pull engine out and rebuild.

They are the 2 options.

[JasonMate]

hmm, its running 10psi atm, iv blown 2 turbos so far going any higher on the stock ones. Im still confused why the compression dropped 20psi just from warming up, and even more so why its 120psi hot and cold a year later. wouldnt it drop down to say 100psi once warmed up if its worn that much in the time iv owned it. if compression should be around 160-170+ and i have 120, shouldnt there be quite abit of blowby?
I forgot to take the crank case vent valve out of the manifold to get a true reading of how much blowby there is, i dc that. i took the catch can hose out and you can bearly notice air coming out, you have to squeeze the hose end and then its enough to feel like a gentle flow of air. 0 smoke. same if you give it a rev.
iv used the same comp tester for years to eliminate getting different readings.

Edited March 20, 2021 by JasonMate

[JasonMate]

I forgot to mention it was infect a females car named tarsha, idk it was badged on the back. it was all girly with pink everywhere. it also had a powercruze sticker on the back window lol idk. did people do low cr builds back like 10 years ago?

 

[Ben C34]

People do low cr builds now. f**k know why

[Rusty Nuts]

On 3/19/2021 at 10:05 PM, Rusty Nuts said:

Its a good idea, but it will confirm worn rings

The wet compression test confirms WORN rings. Turn boost up, wait for large clouds of white smoke, rebuild engine.

[admS15]

Please upload skid vids so we can confirm smoke is only from tyres and not engine 😁

[JasonMate]

2nd gear

[Ben C34]

All checks out. Was a little concerned at first.

 

Keep on sending it.

[admS15]

Some hellis may help with further diagnosis 😉

[Milkmun]

What a legend, he actually posted a skid vid 😂 

[DaymoR32]

this is gold 😆

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

Motor sounds healthy on skids, would just add a bigger turbo (and other supporting mods) and turn it up.