piston diff stock versus stroker
10-03-2008, 05:30 PM
#1
piston diff stock versus stroker assuming all else remains the same and compression is not part of the equation, can a forged piston for a 3.622 stroke crank be used reliably with a 4.000 stroke crank?
ok - here is why i ask. i've got quite some time before i acquire the parts for my 6.0 stroker. i am looking to pick up the parts off of the "for sale" section if i can. if either piston works that will increase the likelihood of finding cheap pistons. i know that the compression height is typically less for the stroker crank (e.g. wiseco is 1.3 stock stroke vs about 1.1 stroker) so that could be offset some with a shorter rod (e.g. 6.098 vs 6.125). however, i am concerned that the shorter rod may be less desirable on a stroker engine. conversely, would a higher compression height make for a stronger piston since there is more material above the pin?
ok2 - think i answered my question. piston would stick out of the hole too far unless i got a custom shorter rod. just easier to get a piston with a 1.1 compression height.
ok - here is why i ask. i've got quite some time before i acquire the parts for my 6.0 stroker. i am looking to pick up the parts off of the "for sale" section if i can. if either piston works that will increase the likelihood of finding cheap pistons. i know that the compression height is typically less for the stroker crank (e.g. wiseco is 1.3 stock stroke vs about 1.1 stroker) so that could be offset some with a shorter rod (e.g. 6.098 vs 6.125). however, i am concerned that the shorter rod may be less desirable on a stroker engine. conversely, would a higher compression height make for a stronger piston since there is more material above the pin?
ok2 - think i answered my question. piston would stick out of the hole too far unless i got a custom shorter rod. just easier to get a piston with a 1.1 compression height.
Last edited by mterveen; 10-03-2008 at 08:55 PM. Reason: figured it out
