So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Sunday, July 7, 2019

Useful And Essential Facts About Stroker Engines

By Mark Morris


In the world of engines, the aim is usually to make fuel consumption more effective while achieving more output. Several design concepts have been pursued towards achieving this goal. Stroker engines are some of the latest inventions that have been very effective in revolutionizing how engines work. The work of a stroker kit is simply to increase the distance that the piston covers when the engine is working.

In other terms, increasing the stroke in an engine refers to increasing the distance the piston travels. The reason for increasing the distance covered by the engine is making the crankshaft rotate faster. The increase in the rotation of the crankshaft leads to the generation of more torque, leading to improved acceleration in the vehicle. All these lead to faster rotation of the wheels.

When torque is very high in a car, it translates into lesser time needed for it to reach its top speed. However, this does not mean that the power/top speed will be improved because that is never the case. This implies that even though a car with greater torque is able to accelerate faster, its top speed remains unaltered.

The distance between the top dead center and the bottom dead center is what is referred to as stroke. The process of increasing this distance is what is referred to as stroking. There are three main ways of achieving stroke. In the first method, one can decide to increase the height of the block deck. This is similar to increasing the cavity in which the cylinder is contained. There are aftermarket block decks that one can buy to achieve this goal.

In the second alternative, one can extend the length of the rod that connects to the piston so that the piston can rotate across a bigger diameter. However, there is the risk of making the rod collide with cylinder head when its length is increased. This can be avoided by using aftermarket pistons that have an extended rod that is connected higher in the piston.

The last alternative is to acquire a stroker kit. Sometimes, aftermarket stores that sell these kits assemble them for clients. There are pistons, crankshaft, piston rings, connecting rods, rod bearings, pins and main bearings contained within the kit. The torque is increased significantly when the kits are installed.

There are several advantages that are associated with stroked engines that make them worth considering. First, they provide enhanced displacement and they produce more torque with must ease. Secondly, they substantially reduce the time needed to reach top speed. Thirdly, there is no reason for down shift when one is accelerating from lower velocities if the car has a stroked engine.

There are a few shortcomings that are associated with stroked engines that make them not suitable in all cases. The first disadvantage is that they cause accelerated failure and wearing out of the piston. In a stroked engine, the piston has to cover a longer distance within the same time as in an engine that is not stroked. This results in the piston being overworked, hence causing faster failure. Faster wearing also occurs in tires.




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