Engine "stroker"

justinsstang · February 15th, 2007, 09:47 AM

Hey someone told me a 4.2 is a "stroked" version of the 3.8... what does stroked mean.

On a different note... if I put a 4.0 or 4.2 in my car, will i have to change my computer, or is that just when you swap to more or less cylinders (e.g. 4 cyl or v8)

GreenFaleen · February 15th, 2007, 10:01 AM

a stroker kit gives you some upgraded engine pieces that adds displacement to the engine making it now a 4.2. Other guy know more about it than me. The engine swap will take some new ECU mapping but if you get a stroker kit to make your 3.8 a 4.2 then they can just tune it.

97stanger · February 15th, 2007, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by justinsstang

Hey someone told me a 4.2 is a "stroked" version of the 3.8... what does stroked mean.

On a different note... if I put a 4.0 or 4.2 in my car, will i have to change my computer, or is that just when you swap to more or less cylinders (e.g. 4 cyl or v8)

I almost bought a stroker. A stroker kit just changes most of your internals - cam, intakes, pistons, rods, valves, valve covers, tb, every major mechanical part. Basically your putting all the internals from a 4.2 into a 3.8 and getting the power of the 4.2. Its very nice. only problem is a 4.2 long rob stroker is going to cost you 6700.

GreenFaleen · February 15th, 2007, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by 97stanger

Originally Posted by justinsstang

Hey someone told me a 4.2 is a "stroked" version of the 3.8... what does stroked mean.

On a different note... if I put a 4.0 or 4.2 in my car, will i have to change my computer, or is that just when you swap to more or less cylinders (e.g. 4 cyl or v8)

I almost bought a stroker. A stroker kit just changes most of your internals - cam, intakes, pistons, rods, valves, valve covers, tb, every major mechanical part. Basically your putting all the internals from a 4.2 into a 3.8 and getting the power of the 4.2. Its very nice. only problem is a 4.2 long rob stroker is going to cost you 6700.

6700??? Noo you can get a crate 4.2 stroker for 2 grand. Or were you including install?

97stanger · February 15th, 2007, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by GreenFaleen

Originally Posted by 97stanger

Originally Posted by justinsstang

Hey someone told me a 4.2 is a "stroked" version of the 3.8... what does stroked mean.

On a different note... if I put a 4.0 or 4.2 in my car, will i have to change my computer, or is that just when you swap to more or less cylinders (e.g. 4 cyl or v8)

I almost bought a stroker. A stroker kit just changes most of your internals - cam, intakes, pistons, rods, valves, valve covers, tb, every major mechanical part. Basically your putting all the internals from a 4.2 into a 3.8 and getting the power of the 4.2. Its very nice. only problem is a 4.2 long rob stroker is going to cost you 6700.

6700??? Noo you can get a crate 4.2 stroker for 2 grand. Or were you including install?

Actually I was talking a brand new motor. lol. a brand new 4.2 stroker is 6700 from super six. the kit is about 2grand. i guess to install your at about 6000. And for that I would just get the new motor, and drop it in yourself.

97stanger · February 15th, 2007, 10:43 AM

GF, check here::

http://www.supersixmotorsports.com/p...Shotblocks.pdf

GreenFaleen · February 15th, 2007, 11:16 AM

4.2l stroker crate engine rebuilt stranger than new 2 grand
http://www.precisionengine.com/rebui...nes/index.html

97stanger · February 15th, 2007, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by GreenFaleen

4.2l stroker crate engine rebuilt stranger than new 2 grand
http://www.precisionengine.com/rebui...nes/index.html

yeah, does it come with everything? t/b, valves, cam, pulleys, covers, ewtc. etc. etc. the one i got is a complete engine. yours looksl like it is just a block?

GreenFaleen · February 15th, 2007, 11:38 AM

no it is a "crate" engine everything ready to drop in. If it was just the block it would be a 3.8 block not a stroker.

97stanger · February 15th, 2007, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by GreenFaleen

no it is a "crate" engine everything ready to drop in. If it was just the block it would be a 3.8 block not a stroker.

lol. true. do me a favor, click the link i gave and look at the forged rod/ forged piston 3.8, compare it to the one you are looking at. mine comes with this:

Heres what we're looking at. You are ordering the forged rod/forged piston 3.8 engine for your 97 3.8 Mustang with T-5 transmission. for best performance with the ProCharger, we're including Stage 3 cylinder heads, and the CompCams 218/224 billet cam. Your engine will include CompCams 1.7 stud mount rocker arms, Trickflow hardened pushrods, race-prepped 94-95 rods and Wiseco forged pistons. We'd recommend 8.8:1 compression ratio for your ProCharger application. We'll also provide a Stage 3 upper intake along with the BBK 56mm throttle body at no additional cost.

DID I GET SCREWED????

Cricket · February 15th, 2007, 11:43 AM

No you did not get screwed. You just with a different setup tis all. There crates don't come with stage 3 parts on it stock like that.

97stanger · February 15th, 2007, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by Cricket

No you did not get screwed. You just with a different setup tis all.

phew. *wipes forehead*. i got worried for a minute. lol

GreenFaleen · February 15th, 2007, 11:44 AM

ohhhh no your getting a custom built engine for your specs and needs. Mine is just a generic drop in that you will have to adjust to fit your needs. Yours is being built around what power adders you have in mind.

97stanger · February 15th, 2007, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by GreenFaleen

ohhhh no your getting a custom built engine for your specs and needs. Mine is just a generic drop in that you will have to adjust to fit your needs. Yours is being built around what power adders you have in mind.

cool. AWESOME!!!

GreenFaleen · February 15th, 2007, 11:46 AM

yeah thats a good price for a custom built engine.

97stanger · February 15th, 2007, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by GreenFaleen

yeah thats a good price for a custom built engine.

alright. thats all i care about. lol

97stanger · February 15th, 2007, 11:48 AM

when i get done with mine, i want to be putting terminators to shame. i will almost be there. with the s/c ill have about 430 hp. a little more, and i can take one. lol

GreenFaleen · February 15th, 2007, 11:49 AM

awesome yeah in about 3 years when I get out of college I'm dropping a 4.2l in and getting a twin turbo setup

97stanger · February 15th, 2007, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by GreenFaleen

awesome yeah in about 3 years when I get out of college I'm dropping a 4.2l in and getting a twin turbo setup

there ya go. then we'll race.

and ill be like

lol

97stanger · February 15th, 2007, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by GreenFaleen

awesome yeah in about 3 years when I get out of college I'm dropping a 4.2l in and getting a twin turbo setup

wow, in 3 years itll be 2010. crazy. your car will be 10 years old. lol

February 15th, 2007, 09:47 AM	#1
justinsstang Enthusiast 1998 Mustang v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, Missouri Posts: 862 iTrader: 0 reviews	Engine "stroker" Hey someone told me a 4.2 is a "stroked" version of the 3.8... what does stroked mean. On a different note... if I put a 4.0 or 4.2 in my car, will i have to change my computer, or is that just when you swap to more or less cylinders (e.g. 4 cyl or v8) __________________ Red '98 Mustang. Custom Dual Exhaust w/ fabbed X pipe. CAI. 17in Black Rims w/ Aluminum Lip. Alpine Head Unit and Type-S speakers in doors and decklid. 600w Bridged BOSS amp to two 12" Audio Bahn Blue Flame Series Subs.

February 15th, 2007, 10:01 AM	#2
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	a stroker kit gives you some upgraded engine pieces that adds displacement to the engine making it now a 4.2. Other guy know more about it than me. The engine swap will take some new ECU mapping but if you get a stroker kit to make your 3.8 a 4.2 then they can just tune it. __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

February 15th, 2007, 11:16 AM	#7
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	4.2l stroker crate engine rebuilt stranger than new 2 grand http://www.precisionengine.com/rebui...nes/index.html __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

February 15th, 2007, 11:38 AM	#9
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	no it is a "crate" engine everything ready to drop in. If it was just the block it would be a 3.8 block not a stroker. __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

February 15th, 2007, 11:44 AM	#13
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	ohhhh no your getting a custom built engine for your specs and needs. Mine is just a generic drop in that you will have to adjust to fit your needs. Yours is being built around what power adders you have in mind. __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

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February 15th, 2007, 10:43 AM	#6
97stanger Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 1,583 iTrader: 0 reviews	GF, check here:: http://www.supersixmotorsports.com/p...Shotblocks.pdf

February 15th, 2007, 11:46 AM	#15
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	yeah thats a good price for a custom built engine. __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

February 15th, 2007, 11:48 AM	#17
97stanger Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 1,583 iTrader: 0 reviews	when i get done with mine, i want to be putting terminators to shame. i will almost be there. with the s/c ill have about 430 hp. a little more, and i can take one. lol

February 15th, 2007, 11:49 AM	#18
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	awesome yeah in about 3 years when I get out of college I'm dropping a 4.2l in and getting a twin turbo setup __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

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