Do you want lower compression for Turbo?

In dealing with forced-induction applications, it’s well known that increasing boost pressure on a properly sized turbocharger will increase power production (at least, to a point when the capacity of the turbo or fuel system is exceeded). The higher the boost pressure, the lower the compression ratio of the engine.

Why does higher compression have more power?

Higher compression ratios allow the same combustion temperatures to be achieved with less fuel. As CR increases, the piston moves higher in the cylinder, which means the expansion force will be greater, leading to more motive power.

Does low compression make more power?

Even with engines having fixed valve timing (non-VVT), the effective compression ratio changes as the engine speed and load change. In short, if it changes the amount of charge in the combustion chamber from cycle to cycle, it changes the expansion ratio, and therefore its power.

Is high compression better for Turbo?

Turbo engines run lower static compression ratios to increase the amount of power they can reliable generate on pump gas. Increasing the static compression ratio greatly increases the temperature of the air:fuel mixture. The increased mixture temps increase the chances of detonation as well as pre-ignition.

Does Turbo increase compression ratio?

Turbo engines run lower static compression ratios to increase the amount of power they can reliable generate on pump gas. Increasing the static compression ratio greatly increases the temperature of the air:fuel mixture.

How does Turbo affect compression ratio?

What is the lowest compression ratio available from the variable compression turbo engine?

The VC-T engine (for “variable compression, turbocharged”) can adjust its compression ratio between 8:1 and 14:1 on the fly, offering high-compression efficiency under light loads and the low compression needed for turbocharged power under hard acceleration.

Is a lower compression ratio better?

Compression ratios usually range from 8:1 to 10:1. A higher compression ratio — say, from 12:1 to 14:1 — means higher combustion efficiency. Higher compression ratios and combustion efficiency mean more power with less fuel, and fewer exhaust gases.

What is the ideal compression ratio?

Compression ratios usually vary between 1.05–7 per stage; however, a ratio of 3.5–4.0 per stage is considered maximum for most process operations. Quite often, the temperature rise of the gas during the compression dictates a limit for the safe or reasonable pressure rise.