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Old 01-29-2008, 10:10 AM
livvie livvie is offline
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Default Re: 87 vs 91 octane for better mpg?

Hmmm... cool. Can you explain the formula on how to take theoretical compression ratio and convert it to the "actual". I understand the delay, is it because the valve is open that the volume of the chamber is actually bigger therefore the compression ratio is smaller? So when cylinder is at TDC there is a valve (exhaust) that is still open?

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