[Land-speed] Enine Torque Theoretical Question...

[Dave Dahlgren]

volumetric efficiency is inverse to rpm after peak torque.
most engines make peak hp 15% higher in rpm that peak torque.
Look at some typical ve curves and it becomes self explanatory
hp=(torque/5252)
auto shop 101
Dave
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "drmayf" <drmayf at mayfco.com>
To: "LSR" <land-speed at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 12:48 PM
Subject: [Land-speed] Enine Torque Theoretical Question...


> Well, just sitting here wondering what to do with myself ... so I
> thought I would see if I could arouse some moe conversation among the 
> list..
>
> The question of the week is: Why does the torque of an engine peak at
> some rpm less that what the engine can turn? I am not a motoroligist so
> I do not understand.  Seems to me that if you can keep the cylinders
> filled and then get the compressed air fuel mix lit at the proper time,
> then torque should keep going up.
>
> Comments?