I know this has probably been covered, but the search function really sux. I have a d16 motor and am wondering how much boost my stock pistons can handle. I have crower rods, so I'm not worried about my rods. I am running 8 psi on this setup right now properly tuned. Am I going to have any problems with my pistons?


[Modified by genop, 3:05 PM 6/5/2002]

 

At 8psi with proper tuning, no. They should be fine. Nice choice getting the Crower rods, the stock D16 rods are way weak.

 

yea I got the rods real cheap from I guy I knew brand new. I'm pimpin the sedan lx, d16y7 motor (non-vtec) I'm faster than most people expect.

 

well, if you're worried, I have three srp pistons for a d16 for sale cheap!! I threw a rod on cylinder #3 and the piston was damaged.....the other three are in very good condition. Or, I also have a set of Arias for the d16, used for like 3k miles, nothing wrong with them......will sell for $300 shipped.

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lelopez@eng.usf.edu
Lester

 

I would worry about the crap stock pistons before I would about the rods! I've seen the pistons melt and ring lands go and rings melt into the pistons, with all that then comes the rods going.

Thats why I left my stock rods in and am replacing my stock pistons with Arias for my 10psi sohc vtec application.

But I mean if you got a deal on the rods how could you refuse. but I would certinaly wait for pistons to install them.