Quote: just curious to why your going with the 3.79 vs the 4.00 stroke. seems like more cubes the better. what are the benefits of the shorter stroke?
A shorter stroke engine it is easier and quicker to go up in the RPM's. Typically with a shorter stroke engine you can turn more RPM than with the longer stroke due to the rotating weight and centrifical forces that are increased as your stroke gets longer.
But what about the better rod ratio with the 4" stroke? Better piston speed....... lighter piston....... Yes a shorter stroke does do as you say above, but with the tall deck of the SBM it is a little different story.......
