Has anyone ever offset ground the rod journals on a 1.8 crank to increase the stroke?
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Has anyone ever offset ground the rod journals on a 1.8 crank to increase the stroke?
Yes. And by "yes", I mean "no".
Really? I can't remember who told me they did this (I'm pretty sure it was Bill W. at Miataroadster) but I know it has been done.Quote:
Originally Posted by mr brg
I didn't spend much time on it but I couldn't find a rod with a smaller BE bore than OE and still had a good length and rod width, guess you'd have to call up Carrillo and get some custom rods made to work with the crank.
Here's some pretty good info from Miataturbo.
http://www.miataturbo.net/showthread.php?t=50580
Good info, thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stubbs
He said "cheap" and nothing from Miataroadster is cheap. The idea is a huge waste of time in my opinion, which is all that matters to anyone.Quote:
Originally Posted by ray_sir_6
It is cheap when you consider the cost of FM's stroker kit. I don't see the point either.Quote:
Originally Posted by mr brg