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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 09:06 AM
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Alright guys... Long story short (kinda). I need new piston rings and decided to upgrade so I'm going with new pistons as well. I have a 98 B18C5. I thought about CTR pistons but changed my mind. What kind of pistons would be good for my R? The engine is completely stock. It is my daily driver so I want some HP gains but nothing that would decrease my dependability on the car. Should I go oversized or standard if they don't have to mess with the cylinders?

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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 03:04 PM
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p30's

go oversized so you know you have a round cylinder to start with
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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Do I need rods or can I use the same rods?
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 03:16 PM
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you can use your stock rods
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 04:02 PM
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So clearance is the same?
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 09:34 PM
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B16B pistons from ICB motorsports


Modified by McDonagh at 6:07 AM 9/25/2007
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