Hi all,

can anyone advise please? I am in the process of purchasing a stroker kit, however there are a few options that i am unfamiliar with so need to make sure i get the right kit.

I am using a set of pistons that i already own (they are the same as a set i could get with the kit 'CP7136'), so need to make sure i get the correct rods to do with them. The term long rod is coming up, which i presume will only work with a custom set of pistons? i.e. what i need is the "normal" type?

Can anybody clarify please?

Thanks!

 

Long rods require a custom tall deck block

 

Or custom piston

 

I thought most of those long rod options were too long for even custom pistons, since the pin would end up being in the ring area

 

Depends how long you are trying to go. A little extra length is good, a little more is better, too much slows the piston acceleration down and can have adverse effects on cylinder filling at lower rpm. There's a sweet spot for every setup, but you almost need to be an engine designer (or at least have enough experience) to know what works/doesn't work.