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Subject:Re: piston deck height 1mm low - OK to use?
From:Chris S.
Date:Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:26:24 -0400

I have heard of Brazilian pistons with this design feature. Lower compression so lower power. 

Chris.

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Dnia Apr 27, 2012 o godz. 8:57 Tom Lambas <twlambas@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a):

> I just put my first piston in (not german) an found the deck height to be
> 1mm low. This is a 2.1 with the original crank & reman rods.
> If I go ahead with using these pistons am I likely to have any problems? I
> know power will be reduced with the lowered compression, anything else?
> Has anyone here tried it? The manufacturer has kindly offered a refund or
> exchange but says many people use them with no problems - seller says the
> same.
> 
> Thanks, Tom