In a message dated 1/1/02 6:03:37 PM Pacific Standard Time,
owner-mgs-digest@autox.team.net writes:
> One of the benefits of a long stroke engine is that
> its rod angle to the crankshaft angle isn't as high as a short rod / long
> stroke motor. This reduces piston sideload on the bores, and you end up
> with an engine that lasts longer and is more comfortable at high RPMs
> because the connecting rod doesn't have to change its angle as drastically.
>
I take issue with your assertion that a longer stroke engine is more
comfortable at high rpm.
In fact the shorter the stroke, within reason, the better - the piston
sideload is not the most important factor in ability to sustain high rpm.
Bill
(Islero - bore 82 mm, stroke 62 mm, stock redline 7800 rpm)
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