I'm about to reuse a set of OEM P72 rods for the second time...think of any forseeaable problems? Will the reheating of the eye to replace the pistons put any additional stress on them?

 

ttt

 

You can reuse them with no problems.

Its rod bolt stretch that really leads to failure. Look into upgrading with ARP rod bolts, its cheap insurance.

 

if anything just get the rods balanced 'cose its dirt cheap

 

balance the rods your self
all you need is an acurate scale and a grinder.

 

New Rod Bolts...

 

good idea to change your rod bearings each time you swap your stock rods in and out.

 

how much does it cost to balance them and a crack...(normally). sry for stealing the tread

 

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i'm building my ls vtec now and
i payed $195 to balance the whole rotating assembly which is like balancing everything

 

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yah for me it was like 220 which included microposlishing the crank (which was pretty pointless, but wanted to be safe) boiled the block, bore .5 over and hone, balance pistons/rods/crank