Question for the stroker experts...
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Question for the stroker experts...
And those that have any experience with them.
I think I spun a rod bearing last weekend on my stock 97 360. I plan on building a stroker (4") for this truck, but money won't let me build it all at once right now, and I need to keep this poor thing going.
My question is; with standard dished pistons, forged rods and 4" stroke crank, would any machine work need to be done for clearance? I know this is backwards of a normal nickel and dime build, but starting at the bottom and working up is looking good at the moment. Any input is appreciated.
I think I spun a rod bearing last weekend on my stock 97 360. I plan on building a stroker (4") for this truck, but money won't let me build it all at once right now, and I need to keep this poor thing going.
My question is; with standard dished pistons, forged rods and 4" stroke crank, would any machine work need to be done for clearance? I know this is backwards of a normal nickel and dime build, but starting at the bottom and working up is looking good at the moment. Any input is appreciated.
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Since this was my only transportation I was babying it until I had a free weekend to drop the pan and clean it. Now that I have time, it does this (grrrr). Thankfully I got a decent deal on an first gen Cummins recently, so that is now my main ride... At least until this is fixed.
As always, thanks for the quick reply!!!
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Thanks for the laugh this morning you guys. I'd like to see a video of pulling the crank out with a manual trans still attached. Might make some good money off of it lol.
On a more serious note, why can't you pull the pistons out of the bottom? I've done it before on Chevy's, but I haven't had a Mopar opened up that far yet. Is there other stuff in the way after the oil pump and crank are out... Besides the front diff?
On a more serious note, why can't you pull the pistons out of the bottom? I've done it before on Chevy's, but I haven't had a Mopar opened up that far yet. Is there other stuff in the way after the oil pump and crank are out... Besides the front diff?
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Sounds like to much trouble. Just pull the whole thing, way easier to work on.
In my opinion, I would not build another dodge stroker for a 2nd gen ram. It's just to much of a hassle, and not worth the money. I have built many 383 chevys that run way better for less money.
We just don't have enough aftermarket support for these 2nd gen's. SUCKS!!!!
Budget and 408 do not go together.
In my opinion, I would not build another dodge stroker for a 2nd gen ram. It's just to much of a hassle, and not worth the money. I have built many 383 chevys that run way better for less money.
We just don't have enough aftermarket support for these 2nd gen's. SUCKS!!!!
Budget and 408 do not go together.