View Single Post
Old 04-07-2013, 01:30 PM   #14 (permalink)
RobertISaar
Master EcoModder
 
RobertISaar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: camden, MI
Posts: 324

MC SBX - '95 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS
Last 3: 29.75 mpg (US)
Thanks: 7
Thanked 55 Times in 46 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by ksa8907 View Post
Torque=force×distance. If you shorten the stroke and leave force unchanged, you get less torque.
you also have less displacement. make up the difference in displacement via a larger bore and torque will be quite similar to what it was before changes. possibly better, since the valves won't be as shrouded.

then there's the whole "a shorter stroke will allow longer rods" argument that comes up in certain circles.
__________________
  Reply With Quote