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Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard
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(It was invented for steam power after all, which has a large back pressure reserve, so the piston is pushed nearly constantly through the whole stroke; instead of a burst at the very beginning.)
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This is what makes me critical of "%50 efficiency" claims. That burst charge in the cylinder isn't going anywhere till the exhaust valve opens, even with an ordinary crankshaft. More torque != more power.