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Terry Burtz, Calif · 09-14-2023, 11:09 PM

The maximum stress in a connecting rod is tension at TDC and at the end of the exhaust stroke.

The "New Engine" connecting rod was analyzed by FEI (Finite Element Analysis) with a 2-pound piston at 5500 RPM.

The stress in the connecting rod was 19,740 PSI and the material that the connecting rod is made from has a yield strength of 135,000 PSI.

09-14-2023, 11:09 PM	#15
Terry Burtz, Calif Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Campbell,CA, USA Posts: 327	Re: maximum rpm, personal choice... The maximum stress in a connecting rod is tension at TDC and at the end of the exhaust stroke. The "New Engine" connecting rod was analyzed by FEI (Finite Element Analysis) with a 2-pound piston at 5500 RPM. The stress in the connecting rod was 19,740 PSI and the material that the connecting rod is made from has a yield strength of 135,000 PSI.