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ChadS
01-23-2004 17:44:19
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Re: Re: Oliver 88 in reply to Michael, 01-23-2004 16:17:12
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She sounds like a dream!!! If I may,, let me explain my theory on this,, Ok First, a comparisson, If you were in prison, and had to break rocks with a hammer, what kind of hammer would you want to use? A 5lb, or a 18lb sledge. Which would have more "power" I know, it is not the size of the hammer, it is where you strike the rock... Lets look at a comparisson,,, Now I am just saying this in theory,, and not saying I am right or wrong.... Ok lets say you are looking for torque. Hp is not what you are really looking for, it is the engines capability to lug. Let me say,, if the engine has 250psi of comp, and the rod/piston combo weighs 2 lbs. Now, hp will come from compression, fuel, air flow, and rpm. Cubic inch is relitive, but not important in this case. Ok,, you have that specs,, now lets look at the downward force the piston and rod assembly puts on the power stroke on the crankshaft. I am sure there is a scientific formula on howt figure this,, but I don't know how,,, Ok,, take the same compression ratio, rpm, fuel, air flow, etc,, except use a 5lb assembly. My theory is, that the hp would still be there, but the torque would increase tremdously. due to the added weight from the rod/piston assembly. Kind of like the difference in the torque a big semi truck engine has ,compared to an automotive engine. In the big truck engines, it takes less rpm to make HP and incredible torque than the high rpm, light weight automotive engine. It would definately help to make the crank, and flywheel as heavy as possible, (and safely) In my case, I am not looking for HP,, I am looking for lugging power, to put an incredible load or strain on the engine, and be able to keep the engine running at a lower rpm. This is just my thoughts about how to create torque with out having to do it with head design, and all different conventional ways to super tune an engine. Chad
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