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

[drmayf]

Awwww Dave, you didn't answer the question.  I know what the formula for 
HP is. The question is why does the torque fall off. What is the 
engineering reason for it. Why /does /VE fall off? I've looked at a lot 
of dyno curves...

mayf
Dave Dahlgren wrote:

> 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?