shak3yb0n3z Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 I've seen some crazy prices for stroker kits out there. I was just curious. If i wanted to turn my B16 into a B18, then all i would really need would be... LS crank LS rods Custom pistons would that be more cost effective then http://inlinefour.com/spoon18lstro.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 No. LS crank B16 length rods custom pistons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shak3yb0n3z Posted August 18, 2008 Author Share Posted August 18, 2008 No. LS crank B16 length rods custom pistons well if i use the same rods then it wouldn't be stroked would it? i guess that would be, cuz of the placement of the rod journals on the crank perhaps? in that case i'd really only need the LS crank and some ITR or CTR pistons then for my B16A3 eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Crank controls the stroke, rods do not. There is no way in hell you can use OEM pistons in an LS crank'd B16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shak3yb0n3z Posted August 18, 2008 Author Share Posted August 18, 2008 i would be wonderful for you to tell me why i can't. telling me no doesn't help me much. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 compression height Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shak3yb0n3z Posted August 18, 2008 Author Share Posted August 18, 2008 please... don't use too many words now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 If you can't figure it out with what I just told you, perhaps you should show your money to someone who builds engines for a living and they will help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchness Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I'll try to help out, Shakey. If you use longer or even shorter rods the pistons are still going to go the same distance because the stroke is controlled by how big of a radius the crank is. If you use the same crank/shorter rods your compression will go to crap. If you use same crank longer rods you'll shove a piston through the head. In both cases the pistons are still moving the same distance just one (the short rods) start off farther down, and two (the longer rods) start off closer to the head. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shak3yb0n3z Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 I'll try to help out, Shakey. If you use longer or even shorter rods the pistons are still going to go the same distance because the stroke is controlled by how big of a radius the crank is. If you use the same crank/shorter rods your compression will go to crap. If you use same crank longer rods you'll shove a piston through the head. In both cases the pistons are still moving the same distance just one (the short rods) start off farther down, and two (the longer rods) start off closer to the head. Hope that helps. ty it helps! and the whole point of doing it myself is to.... DO IT MYSELF i don't wanna give money to someone and have them build my engine, then it's no longer my project IMO. people ask questions on forums because they are too lazy to look for themselves, can't find the info they're looking for or don't understand the information they have obtained and need someone who is experienced to lay it out in simple terms. Mitch i appreciate the help and that makes total sense. SSR you didn't really tell me much other then a few words. a simple explination of why it would or wouldn't work is far more helpful then telling me to throw money at someone and have them do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Here is help Good luck on checking and setting all your clearances. Much harder than a google search. And something that can not be overlooked on a stroker build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch92 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 thats what clay is for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 clay is a DIY way and only tells you two clearances, inaccurately at that. Build it correctly and p-h is checked with a depth gauge, v-v is done with feeler gauges before degreeing the cams, p-v with 2 depth gauges and some math. If you want to build a stroker motor the correct way, it is going to cost you a couple thousand in tools. Cheaper, more reliable, and better performing when you have an engine builder do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickyak Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 The best way to check for P-H clearance is to put a tootsie roll(still in the wrapper) on your piston. Then you're gonna install your head and turn your engine over. After doing so uninstall the head, remove your tootsie roll and freeze it. Once frozen you can then take a micrometer to it and find your clearance. It is very important to leave the wrapper on the as the wax keeps the tootsie roll from sticking and messing up your measurements. If you need anymore help feel free to ask. There are still some of us with experience that dont mind helping the weak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I disagree with the above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C92hatchX Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 theres a dude around here that bought one thinking it was for a b18 but was for a b16 he got it for 1500 and is selling for 800 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shak3yb0n3z Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 theres a dude around here that bought one thinking it was for a b18 but was for a b16 he got it for 1500 and is selling for 800 has one what for a b16? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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