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Old 02-10-2013, 09:14 PM   #36 (permalink)
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Atkinson type compression ratios would destroy the engine quickly at WOT without late intake valve closing. Atkinson's real advantage is its compression ratio. My point was that you can achieve the same partial fill as the Atkinson cycle by throttling. Less efficient but much easier.
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