just a quick question. how long did u think the life a a stroker will last? just as long a non-stroked motor? mines a stroked 383 that i got off a guy cuz he had gotten into an accident and need the $. just wodnerin how long they last cuz ill be bumed it it slowly starts losing power

 

If it was built correctly, then it could easily outlive your car.

 

alrihgt cool cuz i dont no where i heard this but i heard liek 10,000 miles and it was tiem for a rebuild

 

Same lifetime as a non-stroker. The stroke change shouldn't effect the life length of the motor.
Except if you use external variables - Slow motor, you don't drive it hard, lasts long. Fast motor (say a stroker), fun to drive, drive it harder, wears out sooner.

 

It will definently depend on how its driven and taken care of.

 

Not really. In theory the rings should wear out faster due to the fact they have to travel around .280" (my math sucks) more than a standard 350 everytime the piston goes up and down.

But if the engine was properly built, it should last a long time. But ALL THINGS CONSIDERED EQUAL the stroker will wear the rings out faster.

 

Not enough to make any real difference though. There are 400 small blocks out there with just as many miles as lots of 305s and 350s out there.

Longevity of an engine depends on the quality of parts used, how well its maintained, and how well it was assembled. Those will be the major deciding factor in how long an engine will last.

 

Notice I said "all things considered equal." Which is never really the case because no two engines are driven the same, maintained the same, or built the same. I didnt say it was only going to last 20k miles because of the extra stroke. A quality stroker should go 100k+.

Lets say I drag you behind my car for a mile. Then after you heal, I drag you for a mile and a half. Which is going to hurt more and do more damage to you? Thats kinda my point. Sorry for the violent example, but thats the best way to describe it.

I am not saying its a HUGE factor. The guy I quoted said its shouldnt be a factor. But no matter how much or how little, it is.