A longer rod does not mean more stroke. A longer rod will mean the piston is higher at TDC, but higher by the same amount at BDC. So stroke will remain the same.
Rod length does not determine stroke. Crank throw determines stroke.
Stroke is how far the piston travels up and down the cylinder. Which is equal to the crank throw, X 2. Regardless of whether the rod is 6 inches, or 6 foot long, stroke will not be affected.
Rod length will determine dwell time, and maximum rod angle at a given stroke. It will also affect piston velocity at various angles of crankshaft rotation.
I know you know all these things James. Not calling you out. Just clarifying for those that don't understand, and might misread your post.
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