Im thinking about some b16 pistons w/new rings in my LS/Vtec. I REALLY REALLY do not want to pull my motor out again, so is it a good idea just to run a hone through a few times, clean it up REALLY good, through the pistons and rods in, and call it good?

I will also install new ARP rod bolts and new bearings.

 

Anyone?

 

yes you can do it like that.............unless you have a block that has 100k+ miles on it then it should be OK.

make sure you clean the cylinders up really well. use new rings and do a proper break in as well and you should be fine............

 

Well my block has about 93k on it Think it will still be okay? This is just going to be a temporary thing until I get a b20 block. I want to see the MAX I can get out of a "stock" LS/Vtec setup before I build a b20.

 

i guess it might be OK but you should have it bored and honed with oversized pistons and rings............

 

theres no real way to tell other than to do it. you might have had enought wear that just honing it might necesitate a rebore. dont do it if your not prepared to pull the motor and have it rebored. at 90+k you got to prepare for the worst. (murphys law)

youll prolly be ok though i put standard bore pistons in my old d15 and they fit fine (it had 120k at the time)