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Neen · 08-20-2012, 03:30 PM

Can they really call the engine a 14:1 ratio engine if they are allowing intake bleed during the compression stroke?

08-20-2012, 03:30 PM	#28 (permalink)
Neen EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 80 Doug - '03 Chrysler PT Cruiser Base 90 day: 31.16 mpg (US) DR 350 - '92 Suzuki DR 350 S 90 day: 61.09 mpg (US) Sid the Sloth - '82 Honda Civic CVCC Wagon Last 3: 35.93 mpg (US) Rocky - '92 Daihatsu Rocky Last 3: 24.97 mpg (US) Mick - '97 Jeep Cherokee XJ UpCountry 90 day: 19.4 mpg (US) Thanks: 9 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Can they really call the engine a 14:1 ratio engine if they are allowing intake bleed during the compression stroke?