Re: Stroked R16

["Arthur" <maybee@zebra.net>]

I agree with you. I think maybe he was thinking about the fact that shorter
stroke engines tend to rev more quickly. But I think that difference can be
made up in other places.

Arthur

----- Original Message -----
From: datsunmike <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
To: Adam Bradley <ambradley@yahoo.com>
Cc: Datsun Roadster List <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2001 12:10 PM
Subject: Re: Stroked R16


> Adam,
>
> The valve springs and the grind of the cam determine the highest revs to
be
> used - usually. Other factors come into play but the former 2 items
usually
> determine the rev line. Beyond certain revs you get valve float. To bring
up
> the revs you have to install stonger springs.
>
> It makes no sense to go much beyond the peak HP of the cam other than to
> ensure that when you upshift you are into the "meat" of the cam on the
next
> gear with most trannies. That's why Datsun made mid ratio and close ratio
> trannies - so that when you upshift you're still "on" the cam.
>
> Mike