I have a 95 LS block that has 125k on the internals that I'm using for LS/Vtec build. I'm concerned with the rods use and age. The block is at the machine shop waiting it's turn to be worked so I don't KNOW what shape they're in. Please give me your opinions and experiences if you have any. If you can, let me know the best place to pick some new ones up. Thanks in advance...

-Chris

 

Come one guys...someone here has an idea right?

 

You could try having the stock rods shotpeened or cryo-treated, but then again new rods are not very expensive

 

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Do you know the best place to get them? I've searched and I'm not coming up with a answer. I had planned on getting them shot peened for the build originally. I wasn't sure if that was enough with the stress of 100k+ .

Thanks! Anyone else?

-Chris

 

a set of eagle rods with ARP rod bolts are like $300.00.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BigBodySmith &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">a set of eagle rods with ARP rod bolts are like $300.00. </TD></TR></TABLE>

You are correct BBS...btw, markers worked out great! I had thought about that, but at the same time I wanted to run P30 pistons. I didn't want the expense of having to purchase new pistons...UNLESS you know of some pistons that aren't that expensive?

Thanks for the info, and thanks for the side markers! to a good seller!

-Chris

 

talk to jeff @import builders
he has some very pimp ultralite i-beam rods with arp hardware on it.
perfect for all motor set ups

 

I would say change rods also, but as they are not press fit you will also need after-market pistons.