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are all engines the same?
Alright, here's what I'm getting at: currently, the car I'm driving before I get my liscense is an in-line 4 cylinder. Now, just say that each cylinder has a displacement of .5 liters for each type of 4 cylinder(v, inline, boxer etc.), would they all have the same RPM? Or does the crankshaft have something to do with that? Sorry I'm new on learning the car basics. -- Jizzosh ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jizzosh's Profile: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...?userid=466362 View this thread: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=596258 http://www.automotiveforums.com |
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Generally, as a rule, all internal combustion engines are similiar,
with more exceptions that as a rule. One exception is the Mazda RX8 which I was told by a friend who drives one, is a rotary engine. The rotary engine will use synthetic lubricant. Most of the characteristics you list will vary from one engine to another, and to your list, torque at certain rpms, etc. I think the length of piston rods has a lot to do with torque, rpms. Have a look at http://www.istockphoto.com/file_clos...p? id=1221944 The diesel is another example of differences in engines. Jizzosh wrote: > Alright, here's what I'm getting at: currently, the car I'm driving > before I get my license is an in-line 4 cylinder. Now, just say that > each cylinder has a displacement of .5 liters for each type of 4 > cylinder(v, inline, boxer etc.), would they all have the same RPM? Or > does the crankshaft have something to do with that? Sorry I'm new on > learning the car basics. > > > -- > Jizzosh > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Jizzosh's Profile: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...?userid=466362 > View this thread: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=596258 > > http://www.automotiveforums.com |
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Jizzosh wrote: > Alright, here's what I'm getting at: currently, the car I'm driving > before I get my liscense is an in-line 4 cylinder. Now, just say that > each cylinder has a displacement of .5 liters for each type of 4 > cylinder(v, inline, boxer etc.), would they all have the same RPM? The pistons in each of the four cylinders would have precisely the same rpm because they are all connected to the same crankshaft. The three different engine designs may run at the same rpm or at different rpm's depending on the gear ratios and tire size selected. Those criteria might vary depending on the power output of each engine and the kind of vehicle the engine was installed in. Or > does the crankshaft have something to do with that? Sorry I'm new on > learning the car basics. > > > -- > Jizzosh > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Jizzosh's Profile: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...?userid=466362 > View this thread: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=596258 > > http://www.automotiveforums.com |
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Hmmm.....
Well, to start, car engine pistons go up and down normally, they don't revolve in a circle so they have no 'rpm'. The crank they are attached to however does rotate. Different engine have a radically different speed at which they rotate. My Jeep engine has a maximum rotation of 4400 rpm. Some engines can have up to 8000 rpm and more. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) Jizzosh wrote: > > Alright, here's what I'm getting at: currently, the car I'm driving > before I get my liscense is an in-line 4 cylinder. Now, just say that > each cylinder has a displacement of .5 liters for each type of 4 > cylinder(v, inline, boxer etc.), would they all have the same RPM? Or > does the crankshaft have something to do with that? Sorry I'm new on > learning the car basics. > > -- > Jizzosh > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Jizzosh's Profile: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...?userid=466362 > View this thread: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=596258 > > http://www.automotiveforums.com |
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Thanks for the responses guys. I'm still a little confused, though. So the crank does play a part in the RPM right? Are there different types of crankshafts you can buy and whatnot? Or is it something in the engine that makes the crank produce more torque? -- Jizzosh ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jizzosh's Profile: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...?userid=466362 View this thread: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=596258 http://www.automotiveforums.com |
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"Jizzosh" > wrote in message ... > > Alright, here's what I'm getting at: currently, the car I'm driving > before I get my liscense is an in-line 4 cylinder. Now, just say that > each cylinder has a displacement of .5 liters for each type of 4 > cylinder(v, inline, boxer etc.), would they all have the same RPM? Or > does the crankshaft have something to do with that? Sorry I'm new on > learning the car basics. > > > -- > Jizzosh > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Jizzosh's Profile: > http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...?userid=466362 > View this thread: > http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=596258 > > http://www.automotiveforums.com Good for you. I admire a curious mind and hope you pursue the effort to learn all you can about what interests you. Fist though, you need to do some reading. There is too much information addressing your question to post it all here. So, here is a good place for you to start. http://www.cdxetextbook.com/engines/engines.html You will find the answer to your questions there, but a quick answer would be.... No, not all engines are alike, and just because they have the same displacement (size) doesn’t mean they will have the same characteristics concerning horsepower, RPM's, torque, etc -- Kevin Mouton Automotive Technology Instructor "If women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy" Red Green |
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Jizzosh wrote:
> Thanks for the responses guys. > > I'm still a little confused, though. So the crank does play a part in > the RPM right? Are there different types of crankshafts you can buy and > whatnot? Or is it something in the engine that makes the crank produce > more torque? > > Without the crankshaft you have NO RPM to measure so it's just a bit important. The crank directly effects the torque and rpm ability of an engine. There are a LOT of crankshafts BUT they are not a plug and play item. The length of the connecting rods, type of head and deck/valve clearance, bore size, piston type and many other items factor into the crankshaft you can use. ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
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Thanks, that has a lot of good stuff. One more question: I've been reading some stuff on that site, and is it better to have a longer stroke or a smaller one? I thought longer was better, but it talks about the inverse relationship of volume and pressure, and obviously lower volume equals higher pressure. With that being said, higher pressure equals higher temperature. Temperature and energy go hand in hand, and it says "the more energy the air-fuel mixture has, the more force it exerts on the piston, and the more work the piston can do." -- Jizzosh ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jizzosh's Profile: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...?userid=466362 View this thread: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=596258 http://www.automotiveforums.com |
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"Jizzosh" > wrote in message ... > > Thanks, that has a lot of good stuff. > > One more question: I've been reading some stuff on that site, and is it > better to have a longer stroke or a smaller one? Longer stroke is usually better for more torque but not as good for high RPM's I thought longer was > better, but it talks about the inverse relationship of volume and > pressure, and obviously lower volume equals higher pressure. Don't confuse combustion chamber volume with cylinder volume. With that > being said, higher pressure equals higher temperature. Temperatures must be kept to reasonable limits. Temperature and > energy go hand in hand, and it says "the more energy the air-fuel > mixture has, the more force it exerts on the piston, and the more work > the piston can do." too much power, and damage might result. > > > -- > Jizzosh > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Jizzosh's Profile: > http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...?userid=466362 > View this thread: > http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=596258 > > http://www.automotiveforums.com > Slow down Josh. You must learn to crawl before you take off running. View this: http://www.cdxetextbook.com/video/video/engcycle.wmv Then consider that a longer stroke has it's advantages and disadvantages. You will need to understand much more about engine performance before you will understand the difference. There is more to take into consideration than just power or performance. Emissions, durability, economy, power, etc. all have to be considered when designing an engine to do what is required. Some engines are designed for performance, some for economy. Sorry I can not take the time to explain all there is to know in this medium, but if you continue to browse around the web site http://www.cdxetextbook.com/ you will eventually understand enough to ask the right questions and many of your questions will be explained there. -- Kevin Mouton Automotive Technology Instructor "If women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy" Red Green |
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Jizzosh > wrote in
: > > Thanks for the responses guys. > > I'm still a little confused, though. So the crank does play a part in > the RPM right? Are there different types of crankshafts you can buy and > whatnot? Or is it something in the engine that makes the crank produce > more torque? > > You appear to be in the same situation I was thirty years ago. Back then, there was no Internet, so I was forced to visit the public library in search of answers to my questions, which were very much like yours. Today there is a staggering amount of information available in seconds at your fingertips, through the Internet and Internet search engines. Try these sites for the very basic teaching you're looking for: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/engine.htm This site even has little videos. Once you read through that and are know some of the terms involved, this site, www.google.com , can lead you to much more detailed info. I do find occasionally that information on the Internet may not be presented to the beginner in such a way as to be immediately clear, and this is what Usenet is for (such as this group). -- TeGGeR® |
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