Glossary “stroker kit” Definition:
Special crankshaft and connecting rod kit used to increase the displacement of an engine by lengthening the stroke of the pistons.
stroker
Glossary “stroker” Definition:
1). An engine that has been stroked. 2). Crankshaft that used to stroke an engine.
stroke
Glossary “stroke” Definition:
1). Distance traveled by the piston from top dead center (TDC) to bottom dead center (BDC). 2). To increase the stroke in an engine.
stroboscopic
Glossary “stroboscopic” Definition:
A very bright pulsing light triggered from the firing of one spark plug. Used to check and adjust ignition timing.
stroboscope
Glossary “stroboscope” Definition:
Instrument used in the study of the rapid revolutions or vibrations of a body by rendering it visible at frequent internals with a flash of light.
strobe
Glossary “strobe” Definition:
Term for stroboscope.
stripper
Glossary “stripper” Definition:
1). Lowest price vehicle in the line. 2). Chemical used to remove paint.
stripped
Glossary “stripped” Definition:
A vehicle, sometimes stolen, from which parts have been removed for resale.
striping
Glossary “striping” Definition:
Thin paint or decal stripes added to the paint work.
stringer bead
Glossary “stringer bead” Definition:
Type of weld bead made without appreciable weaving motion.
strg
Glossary “strg” Definition:
Acronym form of Steering.
stretched metal
Glossary “stretched metal” Definition:
Metal that has been forced thinner in thickness and larger in surface area by impact.
stressed hull structure
Glossary “stressed hull structure” Definition:
A concept where all force applied is not concentrated in one place, but is dispersed over the surface.
stress test
Glossary “stress test” Definition:
When ignition parts like a module or pick-up coil are cooled and heated while observing the scope pattern.
stress riser
Glossary “stress riser” Definition:
An area of a part that is most likely to crack due to mishandling and/or misuse.
stress relieve
Glossary “stress relieve” Definition:
An engine block that has been relieved of the stress caused by casting and machining.
stress
Glossary “stress” Definition:
Force or strain to which a material is subjected.
streetside
Glossary “streetside” Definition:
Left-hand side of a vehicle.
Street Rod Market Association (SRMA)
Glossary “Street Rod Market Association (SRMA)” Definition:
A street rod division of SEMA.
Street Rod Equipment Association (SREA)
Glossary “Street Rod Equipment Association (SREA)” Definition:
An association now known as Street Rod Market Association.