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Engine Breathing
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2022 1:04 pm
by TXGOAT2
Could adding a high compression head be expected to improve engine breathing? I'd think a reduced clearance volume would make the engine a more efficient "air pump" and thus increase power. I'd think a performance cam would work better with a smaller clearance volume as well.
Re: Engine Breathing
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2022 1:20 pm
by JTT3
Pat it would be at least more efficient based on physics, even more so if you added a high volume intake.
Re: Engine Breathing
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2022 1:47 pm
by Been Here Before
Just a suggestion: Find the writings of Phil Irving and the development of the cylinder head for flat heads (motorcycle) or information on the "Ricardo" type cylinder head.
https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=4625