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Old 04-25-2010, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by RodKnock View Post
Rick, all I would say is that most mortals, not Jay Brown, not you, not a few others, but mortals like me or Patrick, cannot tell the difference between a 468 (4.125" stroke) or 482 (4.25" stroke), as an example.

Also, I think Jay is making a much more global point, not just limited to his 585ci SOHC engine.

Just my opinion, but I think the everyday Joe or Jane Six-Pack is kidding him or herself, if they say they can feel the engine with the 4.125" stroke revving faster than the one with the 4.25" stroke.

I call BS on most. Jay has built plenty of non-SOHC engines too.
I think that's pretty accurate. I have the shorter stroke 4.125" crank. I can't hit WOT much at all, and when I do, only for very brief durations and being extra careful to avoid wheelspin. It hits red line awfully fast, even on half throttle. I don't think another 35 cubic inches would make much of a difference one way or another -- and I doubt I would notice it anyway. Mostly, when I'm driving I'm usually wondering what's trying to rattle itself loose and leave me stranded out in the middle of nowhere.

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