Strokers,flat rings and QEVs, what a combo

Dewane · 03-15-2007, 03:58 PM

Ive had Typhoons, but for some reason, I have always liked Strokers better, I guess its the tinkerer in me that likes the concept of transformation.
Anyway, I picked up #1958 from here a year ago with a leaky LPR and a blown pneumatic hose for a great price and intended on fixing it up, but until recently, had never got around to it.
So, I ordered a rebuild kit, some hose and thought since I'm ordering, I'd try out Delrin flat rings and a QEV to finish it off, MAN, I couldn't believe how big a difference flat rings and a QEV made on these old girls. I was able to back off my LPR almost two complete turns, its a much smoother action now.
I know this is old news to some of you, but if you have an old Stroker laying around with swollen bolt o-rings, make the switch, you wont regret it. Currently, Strokers are going cheap on the forums and Ebay, with an o-ring or two and some modern love, they can perform nicely, pick one up.

SpinDoctor15 · 03-15-2007, 03:59 PM

That's looking really nice, Dewane! Great work, and it's nice to hear of the improvement.

Plus, I'm loving that sweet AKA Sidewinder on there!

Drum · 03-15-2007, 04:01 PM

I, too, like Strokers and that one is very nice. They clean up really well, don't they?

D.

Deadfall · 03-16-2007, 01:35 AM

Looks nice! Was that formerly a PMI-1 DF? I've been agonizing for ages over whether or not I should send mine in to have it Stroked or just have it prettied-up and left as a pumper.

Tugboater203 · 03-16-2007, 01:40 AM

That is almost the exact same setup as on my Phoon. I couldn't believe how loud the QEV were. Nice job on it.

Tug

c6quad · 03-16-2007, 01:45 AM

that is a pretty gun Dewane.

i've got one just like it. i don't have a reg though, but it needs new o-rings. i may have to do the same for mine.

Phantom Power · 03-16-2007, 02:14 AM

The delrin flat rings are hands down one of the best performance enhancements for the money. I put them on my 1k Blazer when I upgraded to the new beefier masterlink and it made it much smoother.

Ir0nExpress · 03-16-2007, 04:16 AM

So pretty! You make me almost want to stroker my LB. Very hot.

wanderlustre · 03-16-2007, 01:00 PM

Newbie question:
I'm assuming flat rings are non-round "o-rings"; where do I get them?

Ir0nExpress · 03-16-2007, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wanderlustre

Newbie question:
I'm assuming flat rings are non-round "o-rings"; where do I get them?

https://www.palmer-pursuit.com/ecom/...32a5f2ec37bc38

For 1k blazer and 2k blazers

03-15-2007, 03:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dewane Active Member Join Date: Apr 2006	Strokers,flat rings and QEVs, what a combo Ive had Typhoons, but for some reason, I have always liked Strokers better, I guess its the tinkerer in me that likes the concept of transformation. Anyway, I picked up #1958 from here a year ago with a leaky LPR and a blown pneumatic hose for a great price and intended on fixing it up, but until recently, had never got around to it. So, I ordered a rebuild kit, some hose and thought since I'm ordering, I'd try out Delrin flat rings and a QEV to finish it off, MAN, I couldn't believe how big a difference flat rings and a QEV made on these old girls. I was able to back off my LPR almost two complete turns, its a much smoother action now. I know this is old news to some of you, but if you have an old Stroker laying around with swollen bolt o-rings, make the switch, you wont regret it. Currently, Strokers are going cheap on the forums and Ebay, with an o-ring or two and some modern love, they can perform nicely, pick one up.

03-15-2007, 03:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
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03-16-2007, 01:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
Deadfall Seasoned Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	Looks nice! Was that formerly a PMI-1 DF? I've been agonizing for ages over whether or not I should send mine in to have it Stroked or just have it prettied-up and left as a pumper. __________________ Bruce Campbell Fact #95 If given any power tool and/or piece of gardening equipment, Bruce could find at least 7 ways to kill you with it. This does not include chainsaws. There is only one way for him to kill you with a chainsaw and that is brutally awesome. My Gallery

03-16-2007, 01:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tugboater203 www.yankeepaintball.com Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oxford,CT	That is almost the exact same setup as on my Phoon. I couldn't believe how loud the QEV were. Nice job on it. Tug __________________ Connecticut's woodsball field! Bookmark www.yankeepaintball.com Paintball is Fun! What others think of me Tugs Feedback Yankee Paintball will close for the winter Nov 30th. We'll reopen in April '09. Thanks for your support!

03-16-2007, 02:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
Phantom Power Pump Gun Dealer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pender Island, BC	The delrin flat rings are hands down one of the best performance enhancements for the money. I put them on my 1k Blazer when I upgraded to the new beefier masterlink and it made it much smoother. __________________

03-16-2007, 01:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
c6quad MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NC	that is a pretty gun Dewane. i've got one just like it. i don't have a reg though, but it needs new o-rings. i may have to do the same for mine.

03-16-2007, 04:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ir0nExpress Why am I here...? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Staten Island/Stony Brook New York	So pretty! You make me almost want to stroker my LB. Very hot. __________________ President of the SUNY Stony Brook Paintball Club. Pbreview Feedback MCarterBrown Feedback Automags.org Feedback

03-16-2007, 01:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
wanderlustre Luddite Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pasadena, CA	Newbie question: I'm assuming flat rings are non-round "o-rings"; where do I get them?

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