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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 08:31 PM
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how do i calculate compression ratio????

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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 08:20 PM
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Combustion Chamber Volume + Swept Volume

CR = -------------------------------------------------------------------

Combustion Chamber Volume



or use


http://www.afracing.com/cr.xls

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Old Jul 7, 2006 | 12:49 PM
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Old Jul 7, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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cr = Unswept / (swept + unswept)


unswept = head volume + space above piston at TDC + gasket thickness
swept = capacuty of engine / number of cylinders


There are some other tiny factors, but thats essentially it
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