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Here Is Information On Stroker Engines

By Mark Morris


Achieving more output and reducing fuel consumption are the two of the most important goals in the world of engines. The achievement of this goal has seen several different design concepts being pursued. The working mechanism behind engines has been revolutionized through the invention of stroker engines. The working mechanism behind stroker kits is increasing the distance the piston has to travel when the engine is operational.

It can be said that the stroke of the engine is increased by increasing the distance covered by the piston. When the stroke of the engine is increased, the crankshaft is made to rotate faster. This increases the acceleration of the vehicle since higher torque is generated. The rotation of the wheels then increases, making the vehicle to move faster.

When torque is very high in a car, it translates into lesser time needed for it to reach its top speed. However, this does not mean that the power/top speed will be improved because that is never the case. This implies that even though a car with greater torque is able to accelerate faster, its top speed remains unaltered.

Stroke is the distance that the piston covers from the top dead center to the bottom dead center of the cylinder. Stroking means to increase the distance the piston covers. A greater stroke can be achieved through three main ways. The first way involves having the altitude of the block deck increased or increasing the cavity that contains the cylinder. One can achieve this by buying aftermarket block decks that have been customized for stroking engines.

Another way to increase the stroke is by making the piston to rotate through a bigger diameter. This can be done by lengthening the rod that connects to the piston. However, increasing the length of the rod may cause collision between the rod and the cylinder head. To solve this, one can acquire pistons that have an extended rod connected higher in the piston. Aftermarket stores sell these products.

The third approach involves using a stroker kit. These can be bought easily from aftermarket stores. Some stores even do the assembling of these kits on behalf of their clients. The kit is comprised of several components, including pistons, crankshaft, main bearings, connecting rods, piston rings and pins, and rod bearings. Torque is increased substantially when these kits are used.

Stroked engines come with several advantages that make them worthwhile. The first advantage is related to the production of more torque and higher displacement. The second advantage is that they increase acceleration and attainment of top speed. Lastly, down shift is not needed when accelerating from lower velocities because the engine is stroked.

Stroked engines are not good all the way because they have some disadvantages associated with them too. The first disadvantage associated with a stroked engine is that it causes the piston to wear out faster. This is because the piston has to cover a longer distance within the same amount of time that pistons that cover shorter distances have. This overworks the piston and causes failure. Tires also wear out faster due to over-stroking.




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