Compression ratio questions
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Compression ratio questions
Since I am not an engine builder, just wanted to make sure that my calculations are not completely off as I am toying with some ideas.
1) Since shaving the head increases compression (according to Randy from solomiata 10 thousands shave = approximately a 0.25 compression ratio bump), then I assume that either slightly taller pistons (whether from increased compression height pistons or piston coatings) would also bump compression accordingly? But is the effect of a 10 thousands inch head shave = 10 thousands inch increase in compression height assuming all other things are equal?
2) Again, assuming that you have enough clearance to keep the pistons clear of the valves, is the only other major consideration of increased compression dealing with the additional heat and corresponding increased likelihood of detonation or are there other issues? (Assuming that the increased compression is with taller pistons, not a head shave which I know can affect timing.)
3) Within reason, if you can control the heat/detonation, higher compression should produce more power and earlier spool with all other things being equal?
1) Since shaving the head increases compression (according to Randy from solomiata 10 thousands shave = approximately a 0.25 compression ratio bump), then I assume that either slightly taller pistons (whether from increased compression height pistons or piston coatings) would also bump compression accordingly? But is the effect of a 10 thousands inch head shave = 10 thousands inch increase in compression height assuming all other things are equal?
2) Again, assuming that you have enough clearance to keep the pistons clear of the valves, is the only other major consideration of increased compression dealing with the additional heat and corresponding increased likelihood of detonation or are there other issues? (Assuming that the increased compression is with taller pistons, not a head shave which I know can affect timing.)
3) Within reason, if you can control the heat/detonation, higher compression should produce more power and earlier spool with all other things being equal?
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not sure about more power, but everything else in #3 looks right.
BTW - dynamic compression:
http://lh5.google.com/jifjif/R0DLrOA...tcompRatio.jpg
BTW - dynamic compression:
http://lh5.google.com/jifjif/R0DLrOA...tcompRatio.jpg
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not sure about more power, but everything else in #3 looks right.
BTW - dynamic compression:
http://lh5.google.com/jifjif/R0DLrOA...tcompRatio.jpg
BTW - dynamic compression:
http://lh5.google.com/jifjif/R0DLrOA...tcompRatio.jpg
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detonation will occur at any temperature given enough compression (dynamic or otherwise). though usually only in labs. like in a variable compression engine used for determining a fuel's octane rating.
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