Re: stroker crank, high compression pistons...(mor (archive)

For the stroker crank, I know that you need new con rods or custom pistons to account for the extra stroke (so the piston doesn't hit the valves, or worse, the head itself).
If I were building an engine from scratch, I would get the cylinders bored over, get some low compression pistons to fit (like 7.5:1), then get an injection system from a 318i, then slap a turbo on it :)
But really, I wouldn't bother with the stroker crank, Iver heard that it makes the engine really buzzy and rough, and the power that you're going to get for the money isn't worth it.
perhaps you could get the crank rebuilt and have it lightened while you're at it.
This is IMHO, of course

Seth
'72 with euro Tii pistons, cam'ed with sidedrafts.

OK, here's the deal, just broke down my engine all the way to the bare block! Now, all engine mods are doable. What should I do while its all dissasembled? Keep in mind the problem as to why I pulled it, being the shredded connecting rod bearing and now slightly scoared crank.

1. I saw an S14 stroker crank for sale on the board and wanted to know how I put one of those suckers in. If not, how much would some high compression pistons cost me along with a good used crank? Anyone got any?

2. where can I get:
-head gasket
-oil pan seal
-valve cover seal
-intake manifold gaskets
-connecting rod bearings

3. Anyone know what an Ameri cam is?? I think thats what it said lol.

-I'm also planning on getting rid of all that carbon build-up on the valves and the head...whats the best way to do it? And then adjusting the clearance on the rocker arms.

Thanks everyone,
-Doug

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