last time I studied this was in my ME274 Dynamics class... the reason for
the larger diameter is for strength, and stiffness. A larger diameter
cyliner is stronger. And a "tube" configuration is stiffer in radial
motion than a solid tube...
Clay
84 Dodge Ram, scrappin pavement w/ 440 8bbl
96 Indy Ram, scrappin EVERYTHING w/ 360 Magnum!' -(www.indyram.org)
69 Road Runner 440 6bbl, project car
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