Hows it going. Well I've decided to build the bottom end of a D16z6. What would advice could you guys give me. I have never built a engine before and I don't want to waste money and blow the motor so any advice shared would great tools, lubes, parts etc etc.

TIA

 

what kind of power are you looking to make?? A lot of people have had good success with Vitara pistons and shot peened LS rods. That is pretty inexpensive and works well. If you're going to want 350whp+, you should go with a set of CP pistons and Eagle rods

 

I'm only looking to make about 250-290 whp nothing to serious. Just something to have a little fun in.

Edit. What's all required to use LS rods inside a d16z6


Modified by hinds90 at 5:01 AM 11/25/2006

 

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well the less you do the more chances you have to blow your motor.

how much money are you looking to invest in the motor.

aftermarket rods and pistons and good ems and Fms will be needed definitly

 

personally i would use either CP pistons and eagle rods or if you wanted to cheap out a little bit, you could use the Vitaras and Eagle rods...

 

well since you are doing a d-series build, i'll help ya out. 2 of my favorite links:

http://www.evans-tuning.com/tech1.html

and

http://www.theoldone.com/articles/

 

Laserjock you are awesome. Thanks for the link.

 

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i am using eagle rods and vitara's how about you?

 

I will be using egale rods, don't know about pistons yet if I have the money cp if I don't vitara's.

Also did you build your own engine if so how did it turn out and were you scared.

 

Everyones scared the first time