remember the difference is small check here, http://www.r-central.net/trx250rforums/ind...?showtopic=3894
if any added torque it would be pretty hard to feel a difference IMO,..
1 thing to remember is with a spacer plate there is more chance for a leak ..= not good
yet OEM short rod is no longer being made,..but I do agree about quicker revs on a short rod ,thats what I am using ,& found it to be a great set up !