B16 Pistons in B18A

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Jun 18, 2002 | 08:19 AM

EGHatchy

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B16 Pistons in B18A

will B16 pistons fit perfectly on the LS rods? and should I buy anything else for these used B16 pistons?

Jun 18, 2002 | 08:28 AM

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Re: B16 Pistons in B18A (EGHatchy)

yes, atleast they did on mine.

Jun 18, 2002 | 08:48 AM

EGHatchy

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Re: B16 Pistons in B18A (22seccivic)

are there any old parts that I SHOULD replace in the block?

Jun 18, 2002 | 09:30 AM

Turbo Laser

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Re: B16 Pistons in B18A (EGHatchy)

While you can the engine open install new rings, seals, gaskets, and get the LS rods resized and shotpeened. Only should run a couple hundred or so.

Jun 20, 2002 | 12:44 PM

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Re: B16 Pistons in B18A (NOCARLOSER)

what kind of power difference is there with B16 Pistons on a LS??

Jun 20, 2002 | 12:46 PM

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Re: B16 Pistons in B18A (See Are X)

good question
your upping the compression to about 10.8:1 over the 9ish LS compression. so a little, but not alot.

Jun 20, 2002 | 01:01 PM

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Re: B16 Pistons in B18A (KAMiN)

what about horsepower wisE?

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