bansheeboy992000 Posted June 30, 2009 Report Posted June 30, 2009 Whats the diffrence in a short rod crank and a long rod crank. (which is better is what i'm asking) and is there any major difference between the two? Quote
gregrob Posted June 30, 2009 Report Posted June 30, 2009 110 rod motors rev faster, but they have much less torque for taking off from a dead stop. At least the one I rode did. 115 rods are also at a less aggressive angle, so for long term reliability it's a better design. It puts less sideways stress on the pistons which doesn't wear the cylinder as bad, reduces the chance of piston slap, etc etc. If you're looking at a Vito's short rod crank I would stay away from it altogether. A good trued welded hotrods short rod wouldn't be bad, but I still prefer long. I think if you talk to a builder they would probably recommend a long rod all the way around. .02 Quote
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