stroking an engine

Searoy · Post by **Searoy** » Thu Dec 20, 2001 10:52 pm

James2,

The biggest difference there is WHERE you will make power. With smaller heads and a stroker crank you will make more torque and at lower RPM. That makes for a much more fun ride out of the gate. With a 1914 and monster heads you have to rev the snot out of it to have that kind of fun.

For what it's worth, I agree with you. I'm a 1914 fan as well. Take'r to 8 Grand!

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JohnConnolly · Post by **JohnConnolly** » Fri Dec 21, 2001 12:16 am

A 1914 with $1000 heads will blow a 2275 with $500 heads into the weeds, and they cost the same; remember that!

john
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Steve Arndt · Post by **Steve Arndt** » Fri Dec 21, 2001 9:44 am

Not to mention there are a lot fewer variables when building a stock stroke motor for the first timer.
Go with some Porsche length rods on that 1914 and it would be even better!
Steve

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<B>A 1914 with $1000 heads will blow a 2275 with $500 heads into the weeds, and they cost the same; remember that!

john
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Searoy · Post by **Searoy** » Fri Dec 21, 2001 1:41 pm

1914
5.325" H-beam con rods
86b cam
ultralight lifters & aluminum pushrods
T04
AJs CB044 44x37.5
8 grand RPM

YESSSS!!!

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*** Teach a Man to Fish ***
Searoy

"I tend to lean toward a tighter gap and a
looser skirt....a little slap never hurt." -- Joe of the West