I am doing a engine build and using a JDM CTR piston with crower rods, is that possible?or will i have to modify the pistons, to become a floating wrist pin design? If so what do I do. I am new to this, or should I use stock rods and get them shot peened and etc.

 

Don't use PCT/CTR pistons. If you want a forged rod then use a forged (floating wrist pin) piston.

 

Thanks going to use oem rods that are shot peened and nickel plated

 

^^^ It think you missed my point. Don't use CTR/PCT pistons. ITR/Rs machine pistons will yield the same or better power on 93 octane.

Also, why waste money on shot peening and nickel coating? Save that money for a good header or decent cams.

 

Nickel plated, I would like to know more about that. What does it do? Is the expansion rate the same as the OEM LS rod? Who does this?

 

^^^Bad chemistry on the surface of a rod, sounds like a win to me. Perfect way to lower the strength of a rod and make it nice and shiny.

 

I see, well then ITR it is. If I can find one. Pistons is the last thing I need for my build.