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Old 10-08-2012, 06:04 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Sorry about me insisting, I should have started with a proper explanation of what I had in mind.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Diesel_Dave View Post
When I was referring to the Atkinson cycle, I was thinking of the "original" Atkison engine (1882) like this:
workaround ideas to discuss among friends: Atkinson cycle: a nice marketing strategy to fool the hybrid car buyers
that uses a different mechanical mechanism, rather than different valve timing.
Yes, the original Atkinson cycle would not be very DIY friendly on whatever engine.


Anyway, the modified IVC does not seem to raise much interest from the ecomodded motorbike crew so I'll try and see if I can get more input from car modders ...
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