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Old 02-24-2009, 02:35 PM
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i have a jdm b16a a friend of mine was telling me that i need to change the rods if i use my nippon ctr pistons i just got is that true?
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Default Re: Nippon racing CTR pistons

anyone know, he was saying that i was going to have to have my stock rods shaved< pistons are stand bore
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Default Re: Nippon racing CTR pistons

If u plan on using stock b16 rods then get oem ctr pistons. if u plan on upgrading the rods, then use the after market ctr copies
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Default Re: Nippon racing CTR pistons

they wont work on the stock rods? i already have the after market pistons
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Default Re: Nippon racing CTR pistons

You have to have the small bore end of the rod shaved like 3mm or something, I dont remember off hand. I put OEM CTR pistons in my B16a with the stock rods, and had to do so.
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Default Re: Nippon racing CTR pistons

damn thats *hity i would not of bought them know that
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Default Re: Nippon racing CTR pistons

Its not that big of a deal.. Just bring the rods and pistons to a machine shop and tell the guy you need the smaller end of the rods shaved slightly to fit these pistons. You never know, maybe the Nippon CTR pistons have a larger gap for the rods?
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Default Re: Nippon racing CTR pistons

i gues ill have to wait till i rip apart the motor than
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Default Re: Nippon racing CTR pistons

i have nippon ctr pistons on b16 rod and i did not have to cut them
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Default Re: Nippon racing CTR pistons

thats good to hear
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Default Re: Nippon racing CTR pistons

me either bolted right up.
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