Short Stroke vs. Long Stroke Piston: A Comprehensive Comparison
Defining the Piston Stroke Understanding the Basics Before we dive deep, let’s clearly define the “piston stroke.” In the realm of internal combustion engines, the stroke refers to the distance a piston travels within the cylinder, from its topmost point (Top Dead Center or TDC) to its bottommost point (Bottom Dead Center or BDC). This … Read more
