Stroker kit vs. crate motor

[91whiteghost]

assembeling a stroker motor is not any harder than assembeling a stock short block. Just more things to check . Rod clearance to block being one, seems the rod bolts usually hit. need to ckeck the clearane at the bottom of the cylidinder as the big end of the rod comes around. all the other normal things , main and rod bearing clearances. crank end play piston to wall clearance. file fit rings. piston to valve clearance. piton to head clearance. you need a competantmachine shop to work with you. On the other hand the prices I've sen on assembled short blocks seem reasonable when you factor everything in. just check the main and rod torque if you but a stroker long block. good luck