Im building up a 190-200 HP LS VTEC. I plan to use Stock LS B18B rods with ARP rod bolts. Has anyone ever broke a rod or bent one. Im not going to rev it over 8600. I just dont want to break a rod or such. BTW NO nitrous or turbo on this motor just NA. Thanks Jay

 

Just make sure you get the oil running right. The B18b's are ridiculously strong blocks, but I threw a rod last month due to a slow oil leak and lack of oil.

 

anyone else have problems with them?

 

you'll be fine.
check the rods for egging after arp install though.. people dont and then spin bearings

 

Thanks alot, anyone else?

 

anyone else?

 

i had a spun rod bearing last week due to a slow leak too switching block up for a sleeved one