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Oct 12, 2005 | 08:57 AM

EkcivicBeast

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From: queens,ny

Rods don't fit

i have jdm pct pistons and the stock LS rods(the width of the small end) don't fit in the pistons? can anyone tell me why,its like 2mm off,can i just get that machined off 2 fit n then balance crank???

Oct 12, 2005 | 10:22 AM

B16a2VTIguy

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I think ive just poste the same Q, i have a b16a2 and i want to put EK9 type r Pistons in mine, ive been told you machine 1mm off either side, dunno if it true tho..

Oct 12, 2005 | 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by B16a2VTIguy

I think ive just poste the same Q, i have a b16a2 and i want to put EK9 type r Pistons in mine, ive been told you machine 1mm off either side, dunno if it true tho..

do you know if doing that will throw off the balance of the crank or if there is a weight difference in PCT pistons vs PR4 pistons?By the way im using the stock LS crank, i think they don't come balanced,but...????