[Roadsters] long rod (r16) stroker

[Walter Peterson]

I used a set of custom J&E pistons.  The SIGNIFICANTLY longer rods are
better for high RPM's.  The R16 rod is the longest rod Nissan ever produced!
The oil ring is skinnier as are the others, because the wrist pin is pushed
pretty far up the skirt.


Walter Peterson
Goleta Ca, 93117
Street driven race motor
2000 3-Main(R) Solexes,cam etc.
5-Speed & LSD.


-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Daryl Smith
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 4:21 PM
To: Tim Waltz; datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] long rod (r16) stroker

I keep hearing about it, but haven't heard any definitive information on the

correct pistons to use.
The rod angles will be slightly smaller, but from my reading this will 
minimally affect power and torque.
The 280/300z pistons may however be cheaper than U20 pistons which may make 
it a more attractive option to some.......
Read this thread for a detailed discussion:
http://www.gofastnews.com/board/engine-technology/85-rod-ratio-vers-eng-acce
leration.html

Daryl


From: "Tim Waltz" <printner at att.net>

> Another stroker option I've heard of is using the longer (R16) rods, and
> later Nissan (280Z, 300Z?) pistons.
>
> Has anyone ever heard of this, done this, or have any insight on this?
> I've heard it has more torque and lower rod angles.  Sounds like a great
> option, but I need more info.
>
> TIA
>
> Tim
> 67.5 1600 waiting to be stroked
> (that doesn't sound right)
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