Stroker engines for racing increase displacement by lengthening the crankshaft stroke, delivering more torque, horsepower, and overall performance. This video explains how stroker builds, combined ...

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The difference between a stroker engine and a regular engine lies primarily in the choice of crankshaft. In the case of the 383-cubic inch stroker, engine builders would modify crankshafts designed ...