Hang around an American car meet long enough, and you will hear the phrase stroker, or stroked engine mentioned, followed by some bragging about torque and such – most often with regard to a Ford Mustang GT or F-150, or even a Cadillac CTS-V. If you have ever wondered what actually a stroker is, or stroked engine, we have you covered. In this article we will look at what a stroker engine is, what it aims to achieve, and how it achieves these aims. We will also briefly cover de-strokeing an engine and look at some famous examples of both.
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