I've been searching and im not sure what pistons to use. im tryin to get a gsr head with maybe ctr or itr cams and im tryin to keep in mind CR b/c its goin to be a daily drivin car with 93 octane. As for rods im also lost; i've read many people just using a stock bottem end with arp rod bolts but isnt heat and stress on the rods a concern. I'm not installin oil squitters so i i would think i need stronger rods. But then again i have to watch rod ratios too! I'll go with ACL bearings and ARP head and rod bolts. I'll probably just use a ported GSR intake manifold. And does anyone know what is a good lsvtec kit to use? I might use Eagle but i dont know the gasket thickness and i need to know so i can watch my CR. Also how good is it to Shot-Peen ur rods? does the strengthen it that much? and i know to get the crank balanced and mirco-polished. Well ill except all input even a lil flaming since i do drive a dodge but i've always had a honda for the past 5 yrs and i've been along time member of this form and yes i've searched!!!

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This might be helpful for you....
http://www.c-speedracing.com/h...c.php

Those are a lot of questions, so I'll try to tackle some. If it's a street motor, and you're not looking to spend 700+ dollars on forged pistons and rods, stick with your stock rods, do the upgrading you have listed, and stick with an OEM piston such as the JDM ITR (~11.3:1) or the JDM B16A (~11.5:1). You can find these pistons brand new for 199 at jhpusa.com .... that's the cheapest place I've found them. Those CR's are plenty street-able on 93 octane, and assuming your bottom end is done right, you should have no problem revving up to 9k on the stock rods.

EDIT: Just realized you're using a GS-R head.... so those CR's may be a bit off. But anything in up to low-mid 12's is streetable with a good tune. Just stay away from CTR pistons!

The c-speed how-to has directions to make your own kit, it just has dead links to http://www.racerpartswholesale.com . Look up the part numbers..... and you'll piece together your own lsvtec kit for about 40 bucks (plus a head gasket... I recommend an oem 3-layer). Not bad a bad price considering the jacked up other kits that do the exact same thing.

Anyway, just my two cents. Good luck.

 

Thanks alot "Tim_Adams85"

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Anyone know what exactly Shot Peening pistons do?

 

I know what it does, but this does a better explaination http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shot_peening

 

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Run P30 pistons (JDM B16A).

Your compression ratio will be about 11.7:1 with the GSR head.

That will put you in the 'sweet spot' for alot of the big-name cams on the market, M22x, Pro 1+, S2S2's, etc...

Have fun.

- Derek