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About head clearance

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Summary

Less head clearance

  • Less space for combustion
  • More compression
  • Advances ignition timing
  • More power, especially at high RPM

More head clearance

  • Larger space for combustion
  • Less compression
  • Delays ignition timing
  • Less power
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