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12-15-2009, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ejm

does it not have less side drag on the cylinder wall, creating more power too
?

Yes, less rod angle, less piston "cocking", less friction. Add longer dwell at TDC.
I run the longest rod I can.
Dave

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