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Because that would make the compressed air so hot that the gas/fuel mixture would self ignite, and you don't want that. Gas engines rely on spark plugs to have the the cylinger ignite at the right moment. W/o it you get an uncontrolled flame front, knocking, rough running and maybe even engine damage

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