Hang around an American car meet long enough, and you will hear the phrase stroker, or stroked engine mentioned, followed by some bragging about torque and such - most often with regard to a Ford ...

When it comes to modifying your 5.0L Mustang, there are several routes you can take to improve performance. They include increased displacement, basic bolt-ons, boost, and, of course, nitrous oxide.

A contributor to CarBuzz since April 2025, Ben also was a finalist in The Intercooler Young Writer Compition in 2021, has done a placement with AutoCar, and runs his own independant automotive blog.