I am building a 2.3 stroker. I know most people clearance their blocks because the rod can sometimes hit the cylinder wall. In the end, we all have different setups and I can't find a definite answer through searching.

My setup includes Eagle h-beam rods, an Eagle stroker crank, and Wiseco pistons. I can't find someone who has this same setup to go off of. Most people who are using I-beam rods clearance the block because it will surely hit. I've already installed my rotating assembly and nothing hits but a local shop told me it might hit with once the engine is running due to rotating mass. The issue is that I've already installed the rotating assembly so if I don't have to clearance it, I can just leave it be. If I have to, then I will take it apart again. I've seen a how-to thread on here a while back about someone building a 2.3 on a yellow evo8 with the same pistons and rods but with a factory 4g64 crank and it seemed that he didn't need to clearance the block. Any input would be appreciated.

 

go grab some feeler stock and tell us how much room you actually have. no point in tossing out a pile of wild guesses.

 

my manley h beams hit the block on number3 cylinder.