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Old 07-23-2013, 03:09 AM   #26 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by renault_megane_dci View Post
HYPOTHETICALLY, and bearing in mind we don't need high power when looking for all out FE, I would build a turboed SV with inlet cam phased for less overlap, and exhaust cam grinded shorter.
That would make a Miller cycle engine that would spin 3K @ 80mph in top gear.
The original Miller cycle uses a supercharger. I might admit that I'd be quite worried about the discompression at the start of the expansion stroke decreasing the boost with a turbocharger...
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