I am rebuilding my motor and was wondering if type r pistons work on gsr rods or if I need to use the type R rods. If I had to switch I would probably go aftermarket ,but if they work on the gsr rods then I think thats the way I'll go. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

 

Yes, you can use GSR rods with ITR pistons.

 

Yes they will work but they are not the same FYI.

Here is some info taken from this article: http://www.team-integra.net/sections...p?ArticleID=35

For an ITR
"7.The connecting rods were made lighter and more rigid. There is a 33% improvement in their surface machining allowing for almost no weight difference between them. All contact surfaces are also mirror finished in the same fashion as professional race cars. The rods assembled by hand onto the crankshaft using a custom micrometer to take into account stretching of the connecting rod bolt. This allows for a 38% reduction in bolt fastening variation. No machine can achieve this kind of precision and is required to ensure there are no dangerous vibrations during high engine speeds." HTH





[Modified by Eva01, 7:42 PM 2/7/2003]

 

The GSR rods should be fine. I kept my stock rods with my ITR pistons and all is great. IMO, it's not worth it to spend extra money for the ITR rods.

 

yea I have 6 good gsr rods and no type r rods so gsr it is. thanks guys

 

what he said. GSR rods will be fine. Get them shot peenedand balanced and you have quasi R rods. They are made from the same material.

 

Well, I got to this one a tad too late. I have USDM ITR Pistons on GS-R rods. The performance difference is .

 

did those itr pistons make a big differeces? thinking about doing the same thing