Thread: 283 question

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I plan to rebuild a 283 down the line also.
Its a WA suffix which I think is a 1965 model.

But I'm trying to get the theoretical physics clear in my head first.

Torque - so the longer rod (with a standard 283 crank?) raises
the compression ratio increasing torque? Seems like 'dwelling
longer at TDC' would be a function of RPM.

Or does say a 327 crank in a 283 increase torque due to the extra leverage a the crankshaft?

Also - I've read that a 283 moves less than, or right at 500 CFM.
Does a cam allow it to handle 600+ CFM. Probably needs larger valves too?

Any decent reference sites/books on basic gas motor physics?

Thanks - Bert