ls block with b16 rods and ls pistons= low compression?

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Apr 13, 2004 | 07:34 PM

ensracer

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ls block with b16 rods and ls pistons= low compression?

pretty much asking what kind of a result i will get if i put b16 rods in an ls block...

Apr 13, 2004 | 10:59 PM

mmuller

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Re: ls block with b16 rods and ls pistons= low compression? (eduardo)

lol, yeah i gues you could say that.
b16 rod=134mm
b18a/b rod=137mm

compression would be about 7.4...ouch

Apr 14, 2004 | 07:07 PM

zensoku207

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Turbo it and run 50 psi.....

Apr 14, 2004 | 07:42 PM

turboant

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Re: ls block with b16 rods and ls pistons= low compression? (mmuller)

no it wouldnt be that low im doing some like that but im using the b16 eagle rod 8:5.1 srp piston but it a lsvtec turbo

Apr 14, 2004 | 07:44 PM

zensoku207

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b16 rods are too short for LS block/crank, they wont reach the top of the block.....definite dampener on the ol CR.

Apr 14, 2004 | 07:45 PM

mmuller

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Re: ls block with b16 rods and ls pistons= low compression? (turboant)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by turboant »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no it wouldnt be that low im doing some like that but im using the b16 eagle rod 8:5.1 srp piston but it a lsvtec turbo </TD></TR></TABLE>

yes it would....do the math...
3mm difference in compression height