Dream

Here's what I want to run:

d16z6
Vafc Hack
dsm 450cc's
d15b7/z6 pistons
Ls Rods
Thicker Headgasket (.2 or a little bit thinner. )
14b-td05h
DSM SMIC ( It's enough for me. )
Turbo XS RFL BOV
Walboro Pump

I need to know this:

a) How much HP can stock LS rods take? Is it worth getting LS rods, I thought I read somewhere that they were pretty strong but i'm not quoting anything.

b) What's the easiest way to lower compression on that motor. Do I even have to go the route of getting new rods before I boost or can I just get a new headgasket?

c) Is there a major difference with running a straight pipe or is Catback Fine? If I already have it I might as well use it.

d) The VAFC Hack... is the Walboro Pump needed? Is it an ideal thing to have?

e) Can someone do a calculation with the D-series calc... http://www.knology.net/~jediklc/D.htm ... and tell me what my C/R would be with d15b7 Pistons in a d16z6 motor with LS Rods and a thicker headgasket. That'd help because I don't know the LS rod length.


I searched for this stuff for the last hour but nothing as far as a direct answer to my questions. So sorry if you find what I couldn't. All help is appreciated. Thanks guys!

GTlvr82

Talk to DelSlowTurbo on here....he is the local boost king around my way. I really know nothing about SOHC turbo's or what LS rods can take but I know that the search function has SOMEthing about that. Not being rude...just saying.

ProEater

may want to venture to the Forced Induction forum

blackeg

there are people putting down in excess of 275whp on stock ls rods. i would say good for easy 225-250 on a well tuned setup. the real question is what are your hp goals for this motor?? if you are looking for more than say 200whp or so i would use the ls rods and get them rebushed for aftermarket forged pistons. for more than 300hp(which is an assload) get both forged pistons and rods. i dont think i can hurt to have the fuel pump. catback is cool- just make sure the piping is somewhere between 2.25 and up to 3 inches depending on your hp goals. dont forget about upgraded clutch and to tune it well

dremmel

i thought VX pistons were the best as far as stock for turbo... deep dish on them puppies..lowwww compression (d15Z1)