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Old Jun 11th, 2004, 09:50 AM   #7 (permalink)
jadcock
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I THINK the engine is an interference engine, meaning that it is possible for the valves to touch the pistons. This is not the case with all engines. Many domestic V8s have lower compression ratios and dished pistons, and it's physically impossible for the valves to touch the pistons. But most newer engines, especially those with higher compression ratios, are usually interference engines.
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