Does a Longer Stroke Make More Torque?

6 May 2026 · 1 h 08 min · S3 E31

Episode Does a Longer Stroke Make More Torque?

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"Dang, them long-stroke engines are just torquier." While this is often true, it's not for the reasons many of us think. Technical Editor Kevin Cameron and Editor-in-Chief Mark Hoyer talk about Bore and Stroke Ratio and how it influences engine horsepower and torque.

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