11-23-2016, 11:12 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by undy
Brent, I'm assuming the only reason you're seeing increased HP is due to cast iron's increased thermal retention? Once aluminum heats up and comes up to "designed clearances" ring sealing should be the same as cast iron. Blow-by and effective static or dynamic compression ratios should also be the same as iron. My training leads me to think that the horsepower differences should be minimal. Thoughts?? Just curious...
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^^^I like what Undy said. He knows what he's talking about.  |
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