i got some SRP pistons and was wondering if i really need rods? or can i just stick with my stock ones...i have a huge budget going on, so please dont tell me to mind as well change the rods...my question is that will my engine be okay with only pistons and no rods...and oh yeah, i upgraded my valvetrain if that matters

 

you can only boost a certain amount before they give up, what motor you got?

 

sounds like your rods are going to be your weak point. if you want lots of power go with some eagles w/ upgraded bolts, or cryotreat and shotpeen the stock ones.

 

99 integra LS...so how much can i boost SAFELY with just srp pistons and no rods? and if i add rods, how much can i boost then? thanks

 

i have a b16a2 and i was told on here that i can probably boost 12-14 psi and i know they b18b has a longer stroke so i would think not as much as that but im still learning myself, haha. good luck man

 

my goal is to hit 12 seconds with my turbo LS..right now i have turbonetics t3t4, srp 8.5:1 low comp pistons, dual valvesprings, titanium retainers, aem fuel rail, aem fuel press. regulator, and a drag intercooler. Can i hit the 12 second club with this set up? or what do you guys think?

 

just get standalone and sell ur pistons and valvetrain crap

<-- stock motor 11.9 on slicks in a hatc

a teg should easily hit mid 12's

 

can stock rods on handle 300whp? with maybe a 10:1 compression boosting around 8 lbs on any b series motor?

 

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I run 1bar on a stock engine...t3/t04e 60 trim .63 ar turbo...

 

hey man im not calling you a liar just thats what i was told, i have that same turbo on the way except mines a 57 trim, so im glad to here your info about how much your boostin so i know how much i can boost, thank you very much

 

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I didn't take it like I do run a Thicker headgasket though...

 

anyone out there got pistons and no rods on their LS? and how are u running? psi?

 

anyone?

 

RODman..played for the chicago bulls

 

theres a few guys that have hit 12's on this board with stock LS motors. im sure you could do it without rods. BUT

if you are opening up the engine, replacing pistons or other things you might as well do it, because boost is addicting and opening an engine up equals either time(if you know how) or money(if you dont), but to me time=money. 350 extra for rods aint so bad.

if your motor already has some pistons and other mods and the motor is already installed and working, leave it alone.


do you REALLY need rods? no. do you really NEED anything over 50hp, probably not; but its fun smoking people so why the hell not.


Modified by Boots at 8:00 PM 11/15/2003

 

i have srps and LS rods in my d16. I plan on running 12psi when its all said and done. I jsut havent got all the imtercooler pipiing worked out, so i have to wait to tell you how long it last!!

 

ls rods fit in a d series block?

 

I would think Rods are more important than valvetrain.

 

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I don't think it would be running at all...missing the rods and all. Kidding.

Sell your valvetrain crap and get some Eagle rods. Your goal can be achived without upgrading your valvetrain.