What OEM connecting rods can replace d16y7 OEM connecting rods??? are there other d series engines that have stronger OEM rods? would any B series rods work?

 

I have heard of people machining down factory LS connecting rods to use in dseries engines but I believe the B rod has a larger pin diameter so the rods would need sleeved down.

 

any other prespectives on this question? need some help!!!

 

The d16b5 which was the natural gas Civic that was only available to fleet buyers was a 12.5:1 compression motor which I *think* was similar to an hx motor (had roller rockers) and it had the beefiest oem d rods you can get. I don't know if the wrist pin diameter is the same--but you can always get them machined. They aren't as rare as people think, but since only fleets bought them--they seem to be mostly on the west coast. I looked up some of them when I was interested in buying one and putting my a6 head on to have a quick, easy high-compression back up motor--they were around $600-$1000. Im Bense--I believe he is/was building one up and can tell you more. Otherwise, I understand ZC rods are a little more robust.