Alright well i think im going to stick with stock ls pistons and rods for the whole balance issue unless u can chime in some more info on balancing for forged cast pistons.

1997 LS Integra

Im adding to this are:
block honed and hot tanked
arp rod bolts
acl bearings
nippon rings

Now question is with a small dsm turbo at 7-9 psi good to be daily driven? Meaning no worries for something to blow up when i need the car but wanna get to learn how to build a turbo kit/block build

 

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If you are already ripping the block apart why would you not put aftermarket pistons and rods in, especially if you are going turbo. You can pick up some eagle rods and wisecos for like $700. I'm sure stock pistons and stocks rods will probably run you about the same. I'm not to sure what balance issue you are refering to but if the motor is assembled properly you will not have any issues. Do it right the first time so when you wanna up the boost (cause you know you will) your motor will be able to handle it. You really haven't listed your set-up, tuning device, and your power goals. Maybe you should do some more research before you venture this task.