Hey guys I am going to put LS pistons in my B16. Since B16 rods are shorter, I'm going to have to use them with the LS pistons. Do I have to take the pistons/rods to a machine shop and have them do it, or is there a way to do it myself? Not quite sure what the process is...

Any, and all help is very much appreciated.

Thanks,

Goldfingiz

 

what are you trying to get out of this setup?

 

seriously
why are you doing this?
the ONLY thing it would be good for is some form of forced induction
your compression ration is gonna drop to about 8.5:1 from 10.2:1


[Modified by KAMiN, 1:48 AM 11/24/2002]

 

Exactly, hes turbo. The 8.58:1 ratio this combo draws is nice for FI, but is it ok to use the b16 rods with LS pistons? Will there be an R/S problems.

 

My car is turbo, and I need low compression...so back to my original question, anyone know how much this will run and what the process is?

Thanks,

Goldfingiz

 

I would recommend forged custom pistons for that setup. Cast pistons are not as reliable for forced induction applications.

 

the pistons will fit perfectly on the rods, no modifications needed. although a machine shop will have to use their press to remove the old pistons and put the new ones on.

the oem pistons aren't going to be as good for your turbo setup as some aftermarket ones would, but depending on application and how much boost the motor will be seeing...it probably won't make enough of a difference to matter.

you won't have any r/s problems. it will stay the same.