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Connecting rod length

Started by Kurlon, December 05, 2008, 08:41:09 AM

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Kurlon

Anyone know the center to center length on a stock GS500E connecting rod?  I'm trying to estimate a good starting lobe center for cam timing, and the only theory I have on it is to find the max piston velocity, and use that point to target your lobe center for the intake.  To do that I need to know the rod ratio, which means I need the rod length.
1991 GS500E - LRRS/CCS Novice #771

5thAve

[bump] just 'cause I'm curious
GS500EM currently undergoing major open-heart surgery.
Coming eventually: 541cc with 78mm Wiseco pistons; K&N Lunchbox; Vance & Hines; 40 pilot / 147.5 main jets; Progressive fork springs; 15W fork oil; Katana 750 shock

VFR750FM beautifully stock.
XV750 Virago 1981 - sold
XL185s 1984 - sold

dgyver

I have a couple loose ones I can measure later tonight, unless someone else does prior.
Common sense in not very common.

dgyver

Common sense in not very common.

5thAve

GS500EM currently undergoing major open-heart surgery.
Coming eventually: 541cc with 78mm Wiseco pistons; K&N Lunchbox; Vance & Hines; 40 pilot / 147.5 main jets; Progressive fork springs; 15W fork oil; Katana 750 shock

VFR750FM beautifully stock.
XV750 Virago 1981 - sold
XL185s 1984 - sold

Kurlon

2.036:1 rod ratio, so an intake lobe center of 78 to 80 degrees ATDC?  (Gotta do the math in finer increments to nail it down.)
1991 GS500E - LRRS/CCS Novice #771

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