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Bore (engine)


There are two main factors which can influence the cubic capacity of an engine cylinder, stroke and bore. Bore relates to the width of the cylinder the piston is housed in. The larger (wider) the bore is, the larger the capacity. The smaller (thinner) the bore is, the smaller the capacity.

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