Need sugestions on a rod/piton combo for turbo ls/vtec
08-02-2008, 02:52 PM
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Need sugestions on a rod/piton combo for turbo ls/vtec
i got a ls/vtec in my 90 civic hatch. it currently has ctr pistons and the head has been shaved .020 running a cr around 13.1. need some sugestions on a rod/piston combo for 8-10 pis turbo setup.
o i will most likely be able to put 101 octane in it all the time.
o i will most likely be able to put 101 octane in it all the time.
08-02-2008, 04:08 PM
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Re: Need sugestions on a rod/piton combo for turbo ls/vtec (SD_Lurker)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SD_Lurker »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">eagle rods/cp pistons-wiseco pistons
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an dont expect much with 101 octance and 13:1 compression
you dont have diesel 
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an dont expect much with 101 octance and 13:1 compression
you dont have diesel
08-02-2008, 08:07 PM
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Re: Need sugestions on a rod/piton combo for turbo ls/vtec (tony413)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tony413 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
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an dont expect much with 101 octance and 13:1 compression you dont have diesel </TD></TR></TABLE>
wut options do i have?
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an dont expect much with 101 octance and 13:1 compression
you dont have diesel </TD></TR></TABLE>wut options do i have?
08-02-2008, 08:32 PM
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Re: Need sugestions on a rod/piton combo for turbo ls/vtec (TurboHatchB16)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TurboHatchB16 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
wut options do i have?</TD></TR></TABLE>
getting rid of the pistons.
wut options do i have?</TD></TR></TABLE>
getting rid of the pistons.
08-02-2008, 11:08 PM
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Re: Need sugestions on a rod/piton combo for turbo ls/vtec (Rickdrizzle)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rickdrizzle »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
getting rid of the pistons.</TD></TR></TABLE>
will factory ls pistons work for 8-10 psi?
getting rid of the pistons.</TD></TR></TABLE>
will factory ls pistons work for 8-10 psi?
08-03-2008, 02:35 AM
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Re: Need sugestions on a rod/piton combo for turbo ls/vtec (TurboHatchB16)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TurboHatchB16 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
will factory ls pistons work for 8-10 psi?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Sure they will work but its not advisable. Hell the CTR pistons you have will work just throw a 5 layer head gasket on to bump up the compression! LOL What was your question? What stock pistons and rods will work? Eagle Rods and CP/Wiseco Pistons 9.0:1 but given your head is milled it will be slightly higher in CR and that also depends on other things as well.
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will factory ls pistons work for 8-10 psi?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Sure they will work but its not advisable. Hell the CTR pistons you have will work just throw a 5 layer head gasket on to bump up the compression! LOL What was your question? What stock pistons and rods will work? Eagle Rods and CP/Wiseco Pistons 9.0:1 but given your head is milled it will be slightly higher in CR and that also depends on other things as well.
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08-03-2008, 08:34 AM
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I'm pretty sure you'll get away with just using the Ls pistons. But the stock rods and pistons can only go so far. If you want more reliability and power, then just get some forged rods and pistons and a very good tune.
08-03-2008, 07:29 PM
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Re: (Rickdrizzle)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rickdrizzle »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm pretty sure you'll get away with just using the Ls pistons. But the stock rods and pistons can only go so far. If you want more reliability and power, then just get some forged rods and pistons and a very good tune.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i dont wanna really go too far in terms of horsepower. a quick spool for like 8-10 psi. maybe even 5-7 psi. i got some people to do some serious tuning for me. i can get some ls pistons no problem. tht and im working on a limitied budget. forged rods and pistons are kinda outta the question right now. ive seen people on HT running stock blocks with more psi. i just dont want to break it, it is my dd.
i dont wanna really go too far in terms of horsepower. a quick spool for like 8-10 psi. maybe even 5-7 psi. i got some people to do some serious tuning for me. i can get some ls pistons no problem. tht and im working on a limitied budget. forged rods and pistons are kinda outta the question right now. ive seen people on HT running stock blocks with more psi. i just dont want to break it, it is my dd.
08-03-2008, 07:57 PM
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Re: (TurboHatchB16)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TurboHatchB16 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
i dont wanna really go too far in terms of horsepower. a quick spool for like 8-10 psi. maybe even 5-7 psi. i got some people to do some serious tuning for me. i can get some ls pistons no problem. tht and im working on a limitied budget. forged rods and pistons are kinda outta the question right now. ive seen people on HT running stock blocks with more psi. i just dont want to break it, it is my dd.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Then you shouldn't turbo it. Not bein a dick, but even with built setups there is a chance of blowin the engine. If you don't have the cash to do it correctly right now then save up and do it right when you can. A 13:1 cr lsv is likely pretty peppy. Hopefully that can keep you happy until you save up the funds.........
With 13:1 cr you are really askin a tuner to do some magic to make decent power and have you engine not detonate. You can use a thick hg like stated earlier but your best route would be forged rods/pistons and lower cr. Even the stock ls pistons would give you more room, and could get you into the mid-high 200's fairly reliably. Just depends on what you can live with. Most will say not to attempt the 13:1 cr with boost, especially if its your dd. GL.
i dont wanna really go too far in terms of horsepower. a quick spool for like 8-10 psi. maybe even 5-7 psi. i got some people to do some serious tuning for me. i can get some ls pistons no problem. tht and im working on a limitied budget. forged rods and pistons are kinda outta the question right now. ive seen people on HT running stock blocks with more psi. i just dont want to break it, it is my dd.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Then you shouldn't turbo it. Not bein a dick, but even with built setups there is a chance of blowin the engine. If you don't have the cash to do it correctly right now then save up and do it right when you can. A 13:1 cr lsv is likely pretty peppy. Hopefully that can keep you happy until you save up the funds.........
With 13:1 cr you are really askin a tuner to do some magic to make decent power and have you engine not detonate. You can use a thick hg like stated earlier but your best route would be forged rods/pistons and lower cr. Even the stock ls pistons would give you more room, and could get you into the mid-high 200's fairly reliably. Just depends on what you can live with. Most will say not to attempt the 13:1 cr with boost, especially if its your dd. GL.
08-04-2008, 06:23 AM
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Re: (KeyserSoze)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by KeyserSoze »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Then you shouldn't turbo it. Not bein a dick, but even with built setups there is a chance of blowin the engine. If you don't have the cash to do it correctly right now then save up and do it right when you can. A 13:1 cr lsv is likely pretty peppy. Hopefully that can keep you happy until you save up the funds.........
With 13:1 cr you are really askin a tuner to do some magic to make decent power and have you engine not detonate. You can use a thick hg like stated earlier but your best route would be forged rods/pistons and lower cr. Even the stock ls pistons would give you more room, and could get you into the mid-high 200's fairly reliably. Just depends on what you can live with. Most will say not to attempt the 13:1 cr with boost, especially if its your dd. GL.</TD></TR></TABLE>
well now im on a budget b/c i spent most of the money of putting together the turbo components. onlty thing i had left to get was the turbo itself and a chipped p28. but now i gotta get some pistons for it to lowert compression.
Then you shouldn't turbo it. Not bein a dick, but even with built setups there is a chance of blowin the engine. If you don't have the cash to do it correctly right now then save up and do it right when you can. A 13:1 cr lsv is likely pretty peppy. Hopefully that can keep you happy until you save up the funds.........
With 13:1 cr you are really askin a tuner to do some magic to make decent power and have you engine not detonate. You can use a thick hg like stated earlier but your best route would be forged rods/pistons and lower cr. Even the stock ls pistons would give you more room, and could get you into the mid-high 200's fairly reliably. Just depends on what you can live with. Most will say not to attempt the 13:1 cr with boost, especially if its your dd. GL.</TD></TR></TABLE>
well now im on a budget b/c i spent most of the money of putting together the turbo components. onlty thing i had left to get was the turbo itself and a chipped p28. but now i gotta get some pistons for it to lowert compression.
08-05-2008, 10:35 PM
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Re: Need sugestions on a rod/piton combo for turbo ls/vtec (TurboHatchB16)
i found some low CR pistons on craigslist. Nippon 8.5 to 1. would they work? comes with pistons and rings and wrist pins
o they are brand new never been opend for about $120
o they are brand new never been opend for about $120
08-10-2008, 03:32 AM
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Re: (tony413)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tony413 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just try selling your head or trading it, and buying rods/pistons that are better suited for FI </TD></TR></TABLE>
found some pistons, low compression. should i run with 8.5 or 9? i do no i gotta bore out the cylinders, looks like scuff marks or somethign inside the walls
found some pistons, low compression. should i run with 8.5 or 9? i do no i gotta bore out the cylinders, looks like scuff marks or somethign inside the walls
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Re: Need sugestions on a rod/piton combo for turbo ls/vtec (TurboHatchB16)
appriciate the info fellas, but i have scrapped tht project in favor of a 96 si coupe and a b20 or possibly cr-vtec. look around for the build thread. should be posted by the end of the month. 
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