>> Regarding efficiency, the standard Otto cycle efficiency is limited by
>> the compression ratio and the ratio of the specific heats of the gas
>> being compressed.

> Theoretically, but it is necessary to get the maximum amount of the
> correct fuel/air ratio into and exhaust out of the combustion chamber.
> This is where gas dynamics enters. We all know how much on a standard
> engine, the intake and exhaust manifold design effects the power output.
> It appears this would be a design issue to getting good power out of the
> engine. =A0:)


Note that it's "supercharged" of necessity.

Works for my MR2 :-).


                      Russell

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