The rods hit the bottom of the cylinders, they need a lot more clearance
than 360's. Also, you need custom made pistons ($$$$) since the pin height
is shorter on a stroker. It can be done, but it might cost as much as buying
a 360 core.
Mark Kuzia
Mark's Diecast Inc.
flyboy01@comcast.net
http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/kuziamark.html
1995 Dakota "Fastdak"
~360ci, 5-spd, 8 3/4 rear / 3.90-SG
1994 Dakota "Crack Dak"
~318ci, 5-spd, 3.90 LS (bone stock, no mods)
----- Original Message -----
From: <Pukeloser@aol.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 9:03 PM
Subject: DML: 318/390 stroker
>
> Does anyone know if the 318ci to 390ci stroker kit works on the magnum
motors
> and whether or not any modifications to the block are needed. I see hughes
> engines (www.hughesengines.com) will have these in may and I'm considering
> one.
>
> John S
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