Compression Ratio: Swept Volume, Clearance Volume & a Head-Milling What-if
This lesson is part of the course
In this lesson
You calculate swept and clearance volume per cylinder for four engines, turn them into compression ratios and work out the chamber volume a target ratio needs.
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Lessons in this course
- Engine Displacement from Bore & Stroke: cc, Litres & Cubic Inches Locked
- Compression Ratio: Swept Volume, Clearance Volume & a Head-Milling What-if Locked
- Horsepower & Torque: hp = Torque × RPM ÷ 5252, N·m and kW (with a Dyno Chart) Locked
- Gear Ratios & Final Drive: Road Speed at RPM and Cruise RPM Locked
- Tyre Size Codes: Diameter, Upsizing & Speedometer Error Locked
- Fuel Economy: mpg ↔ L/100 km and Fuel Cost per km Locked
- Brake & Tyre Wear: Measurements, Replacement Thresholds & Conditional Formatting Locked
- Repair Quote: Labour Hours × Rate, Parts Markup, Shop Supplies & Tax (with a Chart) Locked