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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by JjCoDeX75
Okay

So lets leave the cam timing and the VE out of it just for the short term.

Exactly why does the lower compression ratio allow for greater levels of advance? Sorry if I am asking old questions.

JJ

Because the peak cylinder pressure will drop when you lower the CR, so you can advance the timing again which will increase cylinder pressures.
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