Originally Posted by
Epstein
Uh, wouldn't it be easier to adjust the CR dynamically with cam timing? You know, run it in Miller Cycle under boost and revert back to high-comp Otto cycle while off boost?
static c/r is more than just the compression stroke. The EXPANSION ratio is what contributes a significant amount to the increase in power / efficiency of a high compression engine (although you could probably get away with a slightly higher c/r in a miller engine). The miller cycle does nothing to increase the expansion ratio, and adds cost + complexity. The basic idea behind the miller cycle is, the first X amount of degrees from BDC is the least efficient at compression due to lack of mechanical leverage, so delay the compression stroke X amount of degrees and let some of the intake charge revert back out of the intake valve. In the Mellenia's case, it has the internal friction of a 3L, with the tq of a 2.3. Also remember that engine runs a lysolm twin screw supercharger which is very expensive.
If the c/r sweep is large enough for this motor, and it can stay in the optimal c/r at each load point, it will produce significantly higher efficiency #'s than a miller.