new to me engine - what to do with it ?

Ok 5.82 , That sucks , It runs good and more than gets out of its own way , I then wonder what 9.0 - 9.5 feels like ?


Those are just numbers. I would recommend using this method to check the ACTUAL compression of your engine. It requires tearing it down and is best done on an engine stand, but will tell you ACCURATELY what you have. Anything else is just numbers which may or not apply to your set-up. You don't know if any of your parts have been milled and how much. This will show you EXACTLY where your parts are:

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=278215