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Old 03-16-2008, 07:48 PM
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You can adjust the compression ratio/cylinder pressure by varying base gasket thickness (assuming a constant piston dome to pin height). The more gaskets, the lower the compression ratio. It is easier to add/subtract base gaskets than to actually vary cylinder height.

GasGas and other manufacturers sell base gaskets in different thickness so you can "mix and match" and get the correct compression ratio.
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