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Data for those of us not in the US?
3.7L 305hp 280tq 31mpg Port injected
3.6L 304hp 273tq 29mpg Direct injected
Data for those of us not in the US?
3.7L 305hp 280tq 31mpg Port injected
3.6L 304hp 273tq 29mpg Direct injected
part of that is due to transmission gearing and vehicle weight though.
the GM's 3.6L is featured on the Camaro, CTS, and several other vehicles that are significantly heavier than the Mustang w/ the 3.7L
Why the hell is this thread turning into a Ford vs Chevy thread? Come on people! besides being off topic, both suck!
It's like asking :
What tastes better? Cat shit or dog shit?
Why the hell is this thread turning into a Ford vs Chevy thread? Come on people! besides being off topic, both suck!
It's like asking :
What tastes better? Cat shit or dog shit?
OK I think I get the turbo thing now. Since with forced induction, a lot more air needs to come in, you need more space to accomodate this air, thus meaning a lower compression ratio. The pressure when the piston is at its highest position will still be higher with an FI car/low compression ratio compared to an NA/high compression ratio.
Pre-ignition is produced by too high of a pressure/temperature of the fuel/air mixture.
So what are the ways of creating a higher compression ratio? It'd be to lower the temperature of the air right? Are there any other ways?
What makes diesel engines so slow then?
No, not really.Compression = power. The higher the compression ratio, the more power produced.
The compression ratio has to be lower so that the gas can be ignitet correctly.The compression ratio must be lower to allow for the increased volume and resultant higher compression ratio. They both pack more air into the cylinder.
That's due to the fuel, it limits the Diesel engine to about 5000rpm.What makes diesel engines so slow then?
Not really.I'm sure this isn't the best example, but it gives you the general idea. The higher compression ratio of the diesel engine is one of the reasons they get better fuel economy than their gasoline counterparts. They're more efficient.
Compression = power. The higher the compression ratio, the more power produced. Lots of other things factor in, so this a general statement.
For a turbocharged or supercharged engine, the compression ratio must be lower. A turbo (supercharger too) pumps more air into the engine. The compression ratio must be lower to allow for the increased volume and resultant higher compression ratio. They both pack more air into the cylinder.
Not really.
Keep in mind that a litre of Diesel has a lot more energy than a litre of gasoline fuel.
As far as i know it's about 20-25% more energy per litre.