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Old December 11th 07, 01:25 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
Matt Whiting
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Default What/how does compression ratio affect an engine?

Kyle Boatright wrote:

Max RPM is the same for all 3 engines, and the only wear difference should
be on the connecting rods. Apparently the difference isn't enough to change
the TBO, which is a theoretical figure anyway.


Connecting rods don't wear. Their bearings wear, but the con-rods don't
wear. I doubt the slight difference in force on the connecting rod and
crank bearings is enough to cause a measurable difference in wear.

Matt