Re: Stroker Engines

[Michael_Bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

KC posted the following:
>From: "K.C. Boyce" <k_boyce@domain.elided>
>Subject: <all> stroker engine
>
>Okay, a theory question, if you'll entertain it.
>
>Using the M20/B27 as an example, when the piston is at TDC, there is
>precious little space in the cylinder.  If you add a stroker crank, I
>can see how it can eke out some additional displacement at BDC, but
>since the crank is symmetrical, it must also decrease clearance at
>TDC.  How exactly does this work?

I found this intriguing.   Can one assume that if they use a stroker
crankshaft, that new shorter connecting rods are also used?   The point is
to increase displacement, right?

Wouldn't it be cheaper to just buy a really thick head gasket, and increase
displacement that way? <g>

Michael

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