i wanted to know if i can use egale rods with ctr pistons??? if not do i have to mod a stock ctr rod to fit in a b16a block?i know you have to mod a stock b16a rod if you want to use a ctr piston.does the same go for a ctr rod with ctr piston??? thanks for the help...


[Modified by allm0t0rsir, 9:00 PM 4/15/2002]

 

You'll be just fine with any b16 rod. Since (going by your name) you're going all motor and seem to want aftermarket, I would recommend Crower's econobillets. They are very similar to Eagles, except they are about 100 grams lighter each. Doesn't sound like much, but that's a 20% weight reduction.

Only catch is they don't recommend for you to rev them over 9000 RPMs. I'm not sure if that's a physical limitation (I doubt it) or if they just want you to spend more money and get their better rods.


[Modified by qtiger, 10:11 PM 4/15/2002]

 

If you use the Honda pistons with the aftermarket rods you will need to have grooves cut into the pin holes of the pistions to accept pin locks because most after market rods are set up for full floating pins.

 

Aren't CTR rods the same as B18C5 rods. If they are then you can't use them on the B16A crank. The CTR rods would be too skinny on the big end. 17.5mm v. 19.5mm(Stock B16A) wide on the big end.