Question posted by ryork2689 on February 18th, 2020

What Is The Difference I Wheel Cylinder Wca54873 And Wca59240 Both Fit Bit Is Bo

Is boar and stroke the same

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Answer #1: Posted by techyagent on March 2nd, 2020 7:46 AM
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An engine's bore is the diameter of each cylinder, while the stroke is the distance within the cylinder the piston travels. Basically, an engine's maximum power depends on how many rpm it can produce. The more rpm, the more power strokes, the more power it produces overall. So it makes sense that the most powerful engines also rev the highest. Because a piston with a short stroke doesn't have to travel as far each cycle, it can cover a greater distance in the same amount of time versus an engine with a longer stroke and smaller bore. That means more rpm. Similarly, a bigger bore means bigger valves, which means it can take in and push out more air in each cycle. And more air means more power.

It works in the opposite direction, too. Let's say your aim is efficiency rather than power. The best engine to have, then, would be one with a small bore and a long stroke. Why? Well, it's a bit more complicated than the power equation, but it involves surface area. Basically, the more surface area a cylinder has during its combustion, the less energy is lost to heat, resulting in a more efficient cycle.

These are just simple explanations, though. If you want to learn all there is to know about bore and stroke, check out Fenske's video above.

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