I'm installing Eagle H beams into my ZC VTEC motor(D16Z6) and when we put the rods on the crank and tried to spin it over the rods are hitting the cylinder walls. A freind mentioned that we should have the rods grinded a bit to make them fit. I'm sure this will work, however I'm worried about the rods being out of balance after this. The H beams are thick *****, so i'm not worried about losing strength out of them since the highest boost I run is 8 psi at the track. Any thoughts on the grinding or anything else I can do?? Thanks.

 

To get eagle rods to fit in a D series, you need to notch the block

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Modified by eddyboy at 2:23 AM 8/6/2004

 

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notch you block never grind down your rods. That will make them weak.

 

I'd say that notching you block would be your best bet also.