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Old 10-13-2011, 02:54 AM
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Originally Posted by xb-60 View Post
Z - can I buy your engine?

Brent - what is different here that enables this engine to do what Z describes, and do what I want an engine to do?
The way I see it, if I want an engine that revs (but behaves at low revs as well) I need to start with a smallish engine, use good (light, balanced) gear for the rotating bits, and not go 'I need more power/more cubes'.
But I'm definitely not the expert here, so tell me where I'm going wrong in my thinking.
Cheers!
Glen

A stock K code 289 was rated for peak horsepower at 6000 rpm. Why shift at 7000? As I mentioned earlier, an engine with a lower peak will have better manners down low and more power available down low.

All of this makes a huge difference.

BTW Z, I was just offering that question up for thought in general, I wasn't directing it at you.
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