Bunch of noob questions.
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Bunch of noob questions.
I searched and searched and searched some more and I'm out of energy. Didn't find satisfactory answers to these remaining questions..
1.) What exactly are the numbers in a compression ratio representing? I know that lower, like around 9:1 is good for turbos, but I don't know why. Is there a difference in fuel mileage the higher one's compression ratio goes? Is it directly related to horsepower?
2.) What is offset all about on a wheel? What do Hondas usually set their offset too and what are the effects of changing the offset with a different set of wheels?
3.) Why are most aftermarket pistons aluminum? To reduce reciprocating mass?
4.) I know that turbos use exhaust gasses and superchargers use engine driven belts, but what are the other differences? Is it true that superchargers have a narrower operable RPM range?
5.) What would be involved putting a Prelude steering rack w/ speed sensitve steering in a 4th gen Accord?
6.) Why do race calipers have more pistons?
7.) If I put a stiffer rear sway bar in my car, I understand that I will reduce understeer. Am I doing this by increasing the tendancy of my car to oversteer?
8.) Is it possible to build up a H22 to take a decent turbo and still have the engine last for 5+ years?
Please, no flames. I realize I'm lookin' noob here. Trying to be less so.
Thanks for your help and patience.
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1.) What exactly are the numbers in a compression ratio representing? I know that lower, like around 9:1 is good for turbos, but I don't know why. Is there a difference in fuel mileage the higher one's compression ratio goes? Is it directly related to horsepower?
2.) What is offset all about on a wheel? What do Hondas usually set their offset too and what are the effects of changing the offset with a different set of wheels?
3.) Why are most aftermarket pistons aluminum? To reduce reciprocating mass?
4.) I know that turbos use exhaust gasses and superchargers use engine driven belts, but what are the other differences? Is it true that superchargers have a narrower operable RPM range?
5.) What would be involved putting a Prelude steering rack w/ speed sensitve steering in a 4th gen Accord?
6.) Why do race calipers have more pistons?
7.) If I put a stiffer rear sway bar in my car, I understand that I will reduce understeer. Am I doing this by increasing the tendancy of my car to oversteer?
8.) Is it possible to build up a H22 to take a decent turbo and still have the engine last for 5+ years?
Please, no flames. I realize I'm lookin' noob here. Trying to be less so.
Thanks for your help and patience.
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I'll answer a few.
1.) Compression ratio is how much the air/fuel mixture is compressed by the piston. So an engine with a 9:1 ratio would compress the mixture 9 times what is was before entering the cylinder.
2.) Offset is the distance between the centerline of the wheel and the mounting surface.
3.) Stock pistons are aluminum too. But aftermarket pistons that are forged will be stronger.
6.) I think it's to get the squeezing pressure more even acroos the pads.
7.) Yes, it will slightly reduce the grip of the rear tires when turning.
1.) Compression ratio is how much the air/fuel mixture is compressed by the piston. So an engine with a 9:1 ratio would compress the mixture 9 times what is was before entering the cylinder.
2.) Offset is the distance between the centerline of the wheel and the mounting surface.
3.) Stock pistons are aluminum too. But aftermarket pistons that are forged will be stronger.
6.) I think it's to get the squeezing pressure more even acroos the pads.
7.) Yes, it will slightly reduce the grip of the rear tires when turning.
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Re: Bunch of noob questions.
Originally posted by dresden_k
1.) What exactly are the numbers in a compression ratio representing? I know that lower, like around 9:1 is good for turbos, but I don't know why. Is there a difference in fuel mileage the higher one's compression ratio goes? Is it directly related to horsepower?
1.) What exactly are the numbers in a compression ratio representing? I know that lower, like around 9:1 is good for turbos, but I don't know why. Is there a difference in fuel mileage the higher one's compression ratio goes? Is it directly related to horsepower?
Lower is good for turbos because you're forcing hot, precompressed (by the turbo) air into the cylinder. A low CR gives more leeway in tuning than high. You can easily crank up the boost to increase cylinder pressures. Decreasing is another matter.
Originally posted by dresden_k
2.) What is offset all about on a wheel? What do Hondas usually set their offset too and what are the effects of changing the offset with a different set of wheels?
2.) What is offset all about on a wheel? What do Hondas usually set their offset too and what are the effects of changing the offset with a different set of wheels?
The page it came from has a more thorough description as well.
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/offset.htm
Typical numbers for Hondas vary depending on wheel and tire size (smaller has more leeway). Civic platform cars are usually around +38mm to +45mm.
Originally posted by dresden_k
3.) Why are most aftermarket pistons aluminum? To reduce reciprocating mass?
3.) Why are most aftermarket pistons aluminum? To reduce reciprocating mass?
Originally posted by dresden_k
4.) I know that turbos use exhaust gasses and superchargers use engine driven belts, but what are the other differences? Is it true that superchargers have a narrower operable RPM range?
4.) I know that turbos use exhaust gasses and superchargers use engine driven belts, but what are the other differences? Is it true that superchargers have a narrower operable RPM range?
In addition, there are so many sizes and types of turbochargers available that you can achieve almost any result with the right setup.
Originally posted by dresden_k
5.) What would be involved putting a Prelude steering rack w/ speed sensitve steering in a 4th gen Accord?
5.) What would be involved putting a Prelude steering rack w/ speed sensitve steering in a 4th gen Accord?
Originally posted by dresden_k
6.) Why do race calipers have more pistons?
6.) Why do race calipers have more pistons?
Originally posted by dresden_k
7.) If I put a stiffer rear sway bar in my car, I understand that I will reduce understeer. Am I doing this by increasing the tendancy of my car to oversteer?
7.) If I put a stiffer rear sway bar in my car, I understand that I will reduce understeer. Am I doing this by increasing the tendancy of my car to oversteer?
Originally posted by dresden_k
8.) Is it possible to build up a H22 to take a decent turbo and still have the engine last for 5+ years?
8.) Is it possible to build up a H22 to take a decent turbo and still have the engine last for 5+ years?
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Wow... descriptive. Thanks qtiger and Gasoline Fumes...
So if I had, let's say a +100mm offset on my theoretical Civic, what would be the result? -100mm?
So if I had, let's say a +100mm offset on my theoretical Civic, what would be the result? -100mm?
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The result would be 50mm of wheel not fitting on the car.
100 mm = ~ 4inches. Given that stock wheels are less than 7 inches wide, the hub would actually stick out past the entire wheel.
100 mm = ~ 4inches. Given that stock wheels are less than 7 inches wide, the hub would actually stick out past the entire wheel.