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.