Stroker or no stroker?
03-10-2009, 02:50 PM
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Stroker or no stroker?
Ok, so I have been thinking about getting my motor built.
I see Livernois has a stroker kit and a non-stroker kit (rotating assemblies) for $2.1k and $2k respectively. It's only $100, but I mean, if I were to opt for one of these kits, would I swing the extra $100? What benefit will I see with the stroker kit? ONLY extra cubes? Or does it actually produce more N/A power?(Or less?) I'm sure I would see more power per psi..
Fill me in.
OR.....
Another route I have been thinking is buying a built short-block or long block and doing the motor swap myself. Probably save on shop labour for building my block?
I see Livernois has a stroker kit and a non-stroker kit (rotating assemblies) for $2.1k and $2k respectively. It's only $100, but I mean, if I were to opt for one of these kits, would I swing the extra $100? What benefit will I see with the stroker kit? ONLY extra cubes? Or does it actually produce more N/A power?(Or less?) I'm sure I would see more power per psi..
Fill me in.
OR.....
Another route I have been thinking is buying a built short-block or long block and doing the motor swap myself. Probably save on shop labour for building my block?
03-10-2009, 03:50 PM
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this is the direction i'm leaning in....there's
no good reason why we can't do this...
no good reason why we can't do this...
Last edited by hammeron; 03-10-2009 at 03:55 PM.
03-10-2009, 04:18 PM
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I'm going to stay with stock displacement. I don't see the need for more cubes with the power i'm making now. If I were building a race car then stroker all the way. Doesn't a stroker decrease the longevity of the motor? I've always heard people say a stroker will wear out sooner, maybe the bearings wear quicker because of the longer stroke.
I don't know what i'm talking about.
I don't know what i'm talking about.
03-10-2009, 05:01 PM
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Strokers give more lateral force in the cylinder. I'm assuming this is why people generally say that stroker motors don't live as long, whether or not it contributes, I don't really know.
If it means anything, the mechanic I go to doesn't recommend stroking our motors, he's done a ton of builds and is very knowledgable (I trust his judgment). I will more likely than not be keeping the stock displacement as well when I forge which will hopefully be on my own terms
If it means anything, the mechanic I go to doesn't recommend stroking our motors, he's done a ton of builds and is very knowledgable (I trust his judgment). I will more likely than not be keeping the stock displacement as well when I forge which will hopefully be on my own terms
03-10-2009, 05:53 PM
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i am planning on staying w/ stock displacement as well. looking into an aluminator bc i may be able to get a good price on it thru my mustang club. i wont be going crazy w/ the power either aiming for maybe 550. my friend who does most of my work doesnt recommend going w/ stroker either, being that my car is 99% street car and not a race car and i plan to keep it for a long while.
03-10-2009, 07:39 PM
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IMO the question to stroke can be answered in one simple phrase...
GO BIG OR GO HOME
Specifically, it is a fact that cubic inches increase not only HP but flow but it is also a fact that strokers are more tempermental in that they do not like to spin high and the loss of material makes for a more 'precise' build being needed. It also gets more critical in the valve train when you decrease and increase clearances.
My opinion is that if you want a stroker do it right and go big. Get the big bore block and go for 320+ ci. That is power, flow, and performance worth the price of admission to me.
For what you get for a 'small' stroker (298 or 302) - it is just not worth it IMO.
GO BIG OR GO HOME
Specifically, it is a fact that cubic inches increase not only HP but flow but it is also a fact that strokers are more tempermental in that they do not like to spin high and the loss of material makes for a more 'precise' build being needed. It also gets more critical in the valve train when you decrease and increase clearances.
My opinion is that if you want a stroker do it right and go big. Get the big bore block and go for 320+ ci. That is power, flow, and performance worth the price of admission to me.
For what you get for a 'small' stroker (298 or 302) - it is just not worth it IMO.
03-11-2009, 01:25 AM
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So I think I will stick with stock displacement at this time as I was wondering the same thing.....I agree there is no replacement for displacement but for the street IMO I just dont need it...thanks modaddict
03-11-2009, 09:28 AM
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Ok, so I have been thinking about getting my motor built.
I see Livernois has a stroker kit and a non-stroker kit (rotating assemblies) for $2.1k and $2k respectively. It's only $100, but I mean, if I were to opt for one of these kits, would I swing the extra $100? What benefit will I see with the stroker kit? ONLY extra cubes? Or does it actually produce more N/A power?(Or less?) I'm sure I would see more power per psi..
Fill me in.
I see Livernois has a stroker kit and a non-stroker kit (rotating assemblies) for $2.1k and $2k respectively. It's only $100, but I mean, if I were to opt for one of these kits, would I swing the extra $100? What benefit will I see with the stroker kit? ONLY extra cubes? Or does it actually produce more N/A power?(Or less?) I'm sure I would see more power per psi..
Fill me in.