Cams choice, Low CR vs VE%

And the “self propelled” function is what we are considering.

The efficient use of fuel is way too often overlooked.

That’s how u can have two 500 HP engines (identical as they can be) off the same dyno and one is quicker than the other.

Every single time, the more efficient engine is quicker.

One of the many things the stroker engine has done is dumb down the public as to what’s important when putting something together. No consideration of the induction system and the exhaust is by far the most common. That means the cam is usually bigger than it needs to be. And bottom end suffers.

The HP and torque curves are backward because the exhaust limits RPM power production.

There is much more to the air pump than just making it bigger.

I think technology in general has dumbed people down. Made them feel like they don't have to learn things. Like EFI for example. If you know carburetor systems, you can come close to approaching EFI drivability with a carburetor. I've done it many times in the past. Haters will always be haters. That's why old farts who insist on carburetors and who know the ins and outs of point type ignitions will usually always know more about how an engine works. Purtnear every time.