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Old 12-11-2023, 03:46 PM   #11
Tim Ayers
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Default Re: Shoud I relieve my block

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Originally Posted by Pete View Post
No. When you are trying to get maximum compression, why do something that
decreases compression.Two flat mating surfaces are the minimum area attainable.
Also, the flame front travels faster over a flat surface rather than one with
humps, valleys and corners..
So to confirm what you are saying, Pete. Your thoughts on an ideal chamber is a flattop piston that does not extend past the deck surface and a corresponding flat chamber in the head?
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