It is generally acknowledged that connecting rod geometry, particularly center-to-center length, can have a material influence on a variety of engine conditions. These include specific relationships ...

First of all, a rod is exposed to all four basic types of stresses: tension, compression, bending and torsion (twist). Of the four, tension and compression are predominant and have the greatest effect ...

Using pill-shaped pistons and a novel connecting-rod design, Ferrari has a way of making its V-12s shorter. Ferrari is not ...