OK - I can see where differences between the R16 and U20 blocks would make
that the case.
I was thinking back to when I was considering stroking my L16 to 1.8 litres
with an L18
crank and rods - with the same block, shorter rods would be necessary with a
longer throw
crank to keep the piston TDC the same.
As for the stock class question, it depends upon how comfortable a person is
with
cheating...
Gary McCormick
San Jose, CA
STAN CHERNOFF wrote:
> Gary,
>
> It is not necessary to use shorter connecting rods. The original R-16 rods
> can be used.
> Will this allow the car to remain in the stock class at a show?
>
> Stan
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>
> At 08:30 AM 3/6/01 -0800, Gary McCormick wrote:
> >It's an R16 motor that has been assembled with a crankshaft that has a
> longer stroke (I
> >can't remember the specific crank that is usually used) and, by necessity,
> shorter
> >connecting rods, to increase displacement.
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