On 8/26/2011 8:40 AM, RussellMc wrote:
>>> 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.
>>>       =20
>   =20
>> 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.  :)
>>     =20
>
> Note that it's "supercharged" of necessity.
>   =20
Power wasted to make power :) :)  But lately seems to be good for=20
economy (F-150 Eco-boost.)  (That's the plant I retired from. :)
> Works for my MR2 :-).
>
>
>                        Russell
>
>   =20
--=20
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