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Flat top and dome, the difference?

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I was looking at 347 kits and I had the option of flat top or dome pistons. Whats the difference in performance? Any problems with either?
 

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Depends on the compression that you are looking for. Dished, flat tops or domed. Dished will lower the compression and a dome will raise it. And flat tops are in the middle. I know thats not the greatest of explanations, but you should get the general idea.
 
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