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HP And CC – The Differences in Engine Power You Need to Know

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HP And CC – The Differences in Engine Power You Need to Know

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  1. HP And CC – The Differences in Engine Power You Need to Know

  2. For most people, talking about a 6.5 hp engine is not very convenient, rather they are more at home with a 212cc engine which translates into approximately the same power level. However, technically speaking, both units of measurement are not the same. HP measures the power of the engine while cc or cubic centimeters is the volume of the displacement of the engine. The two are often linked with the perspective that the more the displacement of an engine, the higher will be its power.

  3. However, this cannot be a standardized definition as several other factors determine the power of an engine. Take the instance of a 6.5 hp engine. Some considerations include the compression ratio of the motor and the placement of the valves. Other traits of the power are how fast the engine runs, the type of fuel used, and the fuel/carburetor injection system.

  4. You can also substantially increase the output of a 6.5 hp engine by using a supercharger/turbocharger and optimizing the cooling and the timing system. In short, the power that can be extracted from an engine rest on multiple technologically advanced components that can be attached to it.

  5. Even though the performance of a 6.5 hp engine can improve substantially when you make modifications, it should only be done by an expert in this field. Take the case of a minibike engine. While adding a turbocharger can increase speeds, it should also be ensured that changes are made to the other critical components too. The frame should be strengthened, and the gear ratio adjusted so that the bike is stable when taken out for a run after the engine modifications are made.

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