Hey guys, im in the process of doing a vitara build on my SOHC and i've done some searching but just couldn't seem to find what i'm looking for. First of all, is it necessary to change out the stock rods if i'll be using 75mm vitaras? if not, how much power can these rods handle? Also, is there anything that's a "MUST DO" to have a reliable daily driver/weekend warrior type of motor?

here's a list of my current garbage setup and a list of what im trying to build

D16y8
ching chang T3/T04e
cast iron mani
DSM 440cc injectors
Skunk2 IM
6-puck clutch
7lb flywheel

future set-up (just ordered parts)

D16z6/y8 head
2bar map sensor
Skunk2 IM
DSM 440cc
Garrett GT28r
go-autoworks miniram mani
arp head studs
vitara 75mm stock bore

thanks in advance

 

Im kinda a honda newbee.. im looking to do the vitara build on my d16y8 in my ek coupe tho so found your post i heard there pretty much bulletproof tho.

 

what kind of rods are you gonna put on the vitaras you know they are a floating wrist pin and not a press fit like a stock oem rod and piston

 

stock rods wont work, nor can they support more than about 220ish.

problem with stock length rods is they are too short for the vitaras, and drop compression something stupid, into the 7's.. fjt makes custom length rods that solve the problem but theres a wait for them

 

This link will pretty much take care of all of the stuff you need. Upgrade the rods.

http://fjdistributors.com/product_in...roducts_id=565

 

does anyone have a link for a engine rebuild kit for the d16 y8? and alot of people im reading bout are usin the z6 head on the vitara build.. and i cnt figure out why and if maibe thats a good idea to consider.. reminder im completely new to hondas and turbo cars this is my first tuner build.

 

wait, why did you bump a 2 year old thread?

make your own so people dont read the first question and start puking out answers while totally missing yours