I just got a b16 long block and was wondering which piston & rod combo I should go with or which creates the most power? Also if you guys have any sites or places you recommend to buy from, Deals, etc. I also need a good head gasket. Any advice will help.

Also if anyone can tell me the exact size piston the b16 pistons are.

 

There is no 1 best combo to use.
You pick a certain type of rod for your budget and needs.
Pistons also are the same, most piston brands are good, you just have to find what bore and compression you want and if that piston brand has what you need.

As far as rod choices, you have inexpensive rods starting at about $300-350.00, which are Eagle Rods. They arent specifically for All Motor, but just the starter rod and good for both forced induction and all motor. If you are looking for specific All Motor rods which are lightweight, you have Manley and Carrillo lightweight rods which run in the $700-750.00 range. These are a higher quality rod than the Eagles.

 

can the eagle rods handle the high revs?

 

Ok cool that helps. I think I'm prob. gonna go with Eagle because I'm not exactly sure if I'm going to boost this motor or not.

 

Probe also makes a light weight rod

 

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Ok cool I'll check into those

 

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yes they can. we have plenty of race engines we build for people for use up in the 9500-10,000 RPM range with the Eagle rods.

 

oh thanks for the info... im trying to build an all motor b16... not looking to get enormous power but enough to play around at auto x... rev high and stay in first

 

the only thing that I have concerns on the Eagles are the rod bolts, actually most rod bolts offered with inexpensive rods. They are good for a one time use. If you ever take the rod cap/bolts off, try to get a new set of rod bolts. The bolts usually let go after multiple use.