The TRUTH about LS rods and D16 rods
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From: WISCONSIN
Re: Re: The TRUTH about LS rods and D16 rods
Originally posted by igo4bmx
you showed up the difference in lateral width, but what about the depth of each rod? is there a difference?
you showed up the difference in lateral width, but what about the depth of each rod? is there a difference?
LS ~ .0452"
D16 ~ .0429"
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Originally posted by ManTiS
That's not a bad deal for $500shipped, but if you shop around you can get WISECO pistons and EAGLE rods for $600 brand new.
BTW, EAGLE rods for D16 requires notching of the block (as does the B16 rods). Ask me how I know.
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That's not a bad deal for $500shipped, but if you shop around you can get WISECO pistons and EAGLE rods for $600 brand new.
BTW, EAGLE rods for D16 requires notching of the block (as does the B16 rods). Ask me how I know.
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Originally posted by PHiZ
is it neccesary to get these balanced against the roatating assembly (crank)?
If not neccesary, is it helpful?
Who offers such a service?
-PHiZ
is it neccesary to get these balanced against the roatating assembly (crank)?
If not neccesary, is it helpful?
Who offers such a service?
-PHiZ
However, whenever you do a rebuild of a motor and you choose to balance the rotating assembly, then you would want to re-balance them with the crank, pistons, and sometimes the flywheel.
It is entirely up to you. Balancing can only help, but sometimes I don't find it necessary in a simple buildup.
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Originally posted by tokyoracer
what are the benefits of doing this mod? if ur going N/A this mod will just drop the compression right? also, since i am in cali, would this make it harder to pass smog?
what are the benefits of doing this mod? if ur going N/A this mod will just drop the compression right? also, since i am in cali, would this make it harder to pass smog?
If going with WISECO pistons, then you can choose the type of piston you want; either flat, dish, or dome to get a compression you like.
When going with the SUPRA pistons, your compression ratio (CR) will be low. I *heard* it lowers it to 8.8:1 CR which is on par with most factory turbo cars. However, with a 1.6l, the spool up will suck and you'd have to up the psi to compensate. Again, it's up to you.
