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Because all the engine components are much lighter and smaller than in car engines and because they hardly make torque (compared to a car) everything can spin faster and doesn't need to be as strong..... I think.
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The simple answer is because they are trying to make lots of BHP from a small engine.
BHP = Torque * RPM / 5252
So only TWO possible routes to more power:
1) more torque
2) more rpm
They are already fairly good for torque for the size engine that they are to be fair (despite what people say to the contary), so the only option for big power is to design them to rev a lot harder.
This is done by short stroke's to keep piston speeds down, and a lot of valve area per CC of displacement, along with of course the required mechanical strength of components.
BHP = Torque * RPM / 5252
So only TWO possible routes to more power:
1) more torque
2) more rpm
They are already fairly good for torque for the size engine that they are to be fair (despite what people say to the contary), so the only option for big power is to design them to rev a lot harder.
This is done by short stroke's to keep piston speeds down, and a lot of valve area per CC of displacement, along with of course the required mechanical strength of components.
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you're always quote that formula
it's simply power = torque * rotational speed
it's only the 5252 bollocks if you want to calculate BHP (old fashioned imperial unit) using torque in lb.ft (another old fashioned imperial unit).
why don't we get with the modern world in this country and talk Nm for torque and PS (only a metric close equivalent of BHP) or better still kW for power?
Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
BHP = Torque * RPM / 5252
it's only the 5252 bollocks if you want to calculate BHP (old fashioned imperial unit) using torque in lb.ft (another old fashioned imperial unit).
why don't we get with the modern world in this country and talk Nm for torque and PS (only a metric close equivalent of BHP) or better still kW for power?
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