compression/hp

930 · Jul 8, 2008

On a non turbo diesel tractor, will high compression net me more HP?

frankiee · Jul 8, 2008

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Yes

noncompos · Jul 9, 2008

Higher compression will generally generate more power, but it has it's limitations: remember the Olds gas-engines converted to diesels that couldn't take the additional strains?
Try to stay within what's been done and proved acceptable from a maintenance and longevity standpoint, unless you're just experimenting to see how much additional power you can develop, and don't have to worry about components giving up the ghost. Good luck.

Jerry/MT · Jul 9, 2008

Higher compession ratios will yield more power but the peak temperatures and pressure in the cylinder will increase. Are the engine components up to it? You"ll have to ask the folks who design them. You"ll have to expect less life in the engine using the existing components.

John Heine · Jul 9, 2008

You will not see enough diffence in H.P. to talk about.How are you going to raise compresson in a diesel?The piston comes to where it almost touches the head.If a rod bearing go out piston will bang the head.You would to have pistons with smaller crator in head of piston.All diesel that I know of have flat heads on them.

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