Originally Posted by
R Pope
The idea behind squish is that it causes a violent "squirt" of air/fuel mix as the piston squeezes up to the head at TDC. This should improve mixing, combustion, and cooling of potential hot spots, allowing higher CR's. The only problem I have with the theory comes from my experience with old Hemi's, they have no squish area at all, and can run on much worse gas than anything else I ever saw and never detonate. Just one more case of the real world defying theory, I guess.
well I decided to do another mod to gain max travel of bars past the intended travel points just for that peace of mind. 1/8 inch is to close so now I'll have 1/2" or better. I cut a 3/16" wall...
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