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It refers to the throws of the crankshaft/distance the piston moves. It usually is compared to the bore of the engine. An example a 302 4"bore x 3"stroke is a short stroke motor, by comparison a 5.4L Ford v8 3.552" bore x 4.165" stroke.

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Q: What is Short stroke and long stroke engine?
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