OB_GSXRTURBO1
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Thanks Jay, I now see that I had ignition timing mixed up with rod ratio. I guess the length of the rod doesn't matter as far as leverage on the crank as long as the ignition timing is correct. Your explanation of a shorter rod causing the piston to leave TDC sooner was interesting, I hadn't thought of that. I also didn't think of the difference between an automotive engine and a motorcycle engine (read RPM) and the abilty for the car guys to get away with using a shorter rod. One question though, would a turbocharged/supercharged bike be able to use a shorter rod due to combustion being quicker when under boost? Or will you have to advance the timing with a shorter rod in a boosted engine to the point of detonation?