I am doing a b20vtec and I was wondering what would be a better piston and rod set up, either rs machines b20 itr pistons on shot peened b20 rods (arp bolts of course) or arias pistons on scat h beam rods? Any other combinations you would recomend - what are some b20vtec owners using?

 

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Carillo rods, Wiseco pistons.

 

Thanks, any one else want to chime in on what they think is better and giver their set up?

 

Wow, this "Tech" forum is full of people who are just willing to help others out and give their opinion when it is wanted!!!!!

 

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Very NICE, That is what I am running with GREAT success.

If you going cheap I say stick with the cast parts and have them well balanced and fitted. Spend the extra time/money on being picky about your tolerances/clearances.

 

Arias on Eagle H-Beams

 

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And you would know because?

 

if you got teh money i would go with endyne rollerwave pistons with carrillo rods...cant get any better than that

 

would you go with carrillo h-beam or a-beam? Where can you get them too?

 

i cant argue with Carillo. A guy with them locally. Strongest all motor i've seen. But i ran Arias on Eagle's in my LS-Vtec about a year ago. never had a problem.

 

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I happen to be that local guy

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And I know that happens to be a FLAT OUT LIE. You have never had a LS-Vtec.

 

^^oh shiet!!! But yeah, back to the subject...what about CP and Crower rods?

 

sorry to jack your thread, but is it safe to run aftermarket pistons on stock rods with arp rod bolts, and vice versa?

 

After market pistons are fine to use with OEM rods, But it requires special machining of the OEM piston to use an after market rod with. Really not worth it either way. OEM/OEM or After market/After market.