As a very interested spectator, I've always wondered about racing flow benches and/or dynos. I see there can be so many variables introduced (on purpose or otherwise)that comparing data from one to another is pointless. But I see tremendous value in looking at torque curves and valve lift vs crankshaft position plots.
Anyone have any insight as to valve lift beyond peak flow? Particularly, is there power to be gained by lifting the valve beyond peak flow numbers to gain more area under the curve. The valve spends so little time there that it would seem that it the flow would not be stalled.
Dynamics at 5-6000 rpm must be way different than steady state flow. I have opinions but no real data to back-up my suspicions.
Anyone?
Panic?
