Thread: Modded Saws
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Old 25th November 2007, 01:44 AM   #32 (permalink)
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Default Re: Modded Saws

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Originally Posted by Ekka View Post
What does 0.030" off the bottom of a piston do exactly?

Also, why off the top, wouldn't that decrease compression?
Off the top compenates for the removal of the base gasket,otherwise it may strike the top or will not release the exhaust charge quickley enough-which brings us to the bottom of the piston skirts that allow the intake charge to spill into the crankcase the shorter the skirt the quicker the charge -WHITHIN REASON! that is why I use 30 thou I know I could go more but...
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