Compression ratio and displacement

Originally Posted by Read T If I ever want to lower compression can I just unscrew the spark plugs a little bit? Originally Posted by Wilson2608 I don't think that

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Originally Posted by Read T

If I ever want to lower compression can I just unscrew the spark plugs a little bit?

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Originally Posted by Wilson2608

I don't think that will work , those plugs need to be tight because the pressure in the cylinders will probably be to much for them to handle.

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Think you missed the sarcasm in his reply. LOL

On another note. I've seen a couple of valve jobs done that had a couple of valve seats cut too deep.

So now the valves are deeper into the head, which lowers compression too.

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