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Old 03-22-2004, 04:51 PM   #2
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Default Re: dont know a thing about stroking or boring

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Originally posted by stanger9219
I was just looking for some information about what buying a stroker kit involves, like what all has to be done to stroke a motor. Also, whats the differnce between boring and stroking. And what is involved with boring out a motor. And is this all really expensive?
Boring is making the cylinder wall even larger. This is usually done to clean up any scratches or misperfections that could have been caused by normal wear and tear prior to the tear down if any.
Stroking is adding length to the stroke of a crankshaft.
Stroking an engine requires new crank, pistons and rods. Special notches are usually done to the block as well to make room for the rods. Boring just requires replacing of the pistons.
Cost varies... You can pick up new pistons from $15-$80+ a piece. Plus having the machine work done.
Check your local machine shop for prices.
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