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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 01:56 PM
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Default Whats all needed for a reliable stroker?

Hey guys, I am going stroker and I would like to make a list of everything needed, anyone care to help. I plan on a 383 or 396, low compression for boost. Here is what I know I need, please add to the list:
forged pistons
Crank
Rods
Bearings
LS6 oil pump
rings

Can anyone add what else?

Thanks in advance, Timmay!!!
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 02:33 PM
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For a 500-600 hp stroker:

Eagle 4.000 stroker crank
Eagle H beam rods
Diamond shelf pistons w/ pins
Diamond Proselect ring set
Federal Mogul main bearings
Clevite rod bearings

For 600 + :
Callies 4.000 stroker crank
Callies H beam rods
Diamond pistons w/ tool steel pins
Diamond Proselect ring set
Federal Mogul main bearings
Clevite rod bearings
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Brian@AP-Engineering
For a 500-600 hp stroker:

Eagle 4.000 stroker crank
Eagle H beam rods
Diamond shelf pistons w/ pins
Diamond Proselect ring set
Federal Mogul main bearings
Clevite rod bearings

For 600 + :
Callies 4.000 stroker crank
Callies H beam rods
Diamond pistons w/ tool steel pins
Diamond Proselect ring set
Federal Mogul main bearings
Clevite rod bearings

Hey Brian anymore info on those ready to use blocks for strokers?
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 03:50 PM
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A Freekin Double roller Timing Chain!!

Ask me how i know?

1500 miles into my 382 Stroker i bent 14 of the 16 Valves. Thank god for forged pistons.

Screw the stock chain
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 08:37 PM
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Ken,
What info you looking for on those blocks?
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