if I buy a used set of pistons and just drop them in(with the used rings..not very used but used..say 3k miles) what are the chances the motor will smoke?

how would I go about properly installing used pistons?

just get new rings and drop em in? I dont really wanna bore and hone the block(yeah i know) .


Modified by SiRkid at 6:50 PM 6/24/2004


Modified by SiRkid at 6:50 PM 6/24/2004

 

it would probably be a better idea just to spring for new rings. they're cheap, and besides, new is better than used. You really should get the block honed, otherwise the new set of rings may not seat themselves properly. What's the setup going into ???

 

the motor is in the car and I really really dont wanna take it out .
Id spring for new rings if thats the best way to go but if they arent gonna seal right then maybe its not a good idea. im just looking for the quickest way to do this since the car is my daily and i cant afford to have it down for long(taking the block out...having it honed etc) not to mention its a lot less work to change the pistons with the block in the car as apposed to taking the whole thing out.

also, a 00 Si stock exhaust mani probably doesnt fit an itr ?!..damn it


Modified by SiRkid at 7:10 PM 6/24/2004

 

changing any internals of the block should always be done properly the FIRST TIME, especially on a daily driver. For the longevity of the engine the best thing to do is hone for new rings, get all con-rod journals polished and new bearings. Doing these steps will just save you from future trouble, although they may cost you now. If you really really wanna go through with it, then go ahead. But probably not a wise choice to just drop everything in. Internals are not all bolt-on power makers.

 

good points...anyone else have any thoughts?

 

Don't put used rings in for one. Hone your cylinders at least.

 

There's good and then theres cheap... but you already know that.

Used or new rings in a "worn" cylinder (IMHO anything with over 3K miles) has a very high probability of abnormal oil consumption.

You need the "rough" cylinder to seat, set or wear in the rings. If you are going to risk it, and that is your call, at least run a dingleberry down those cylinders... Not what I would do, but I can understand the situation you may be in...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BigMoose &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">There's good and then theres cheap... but you already know that.

Used or new rings in a "worn" cylinder (IMHO anything with over 3K miles) has a very high probability of abnormal oil consumption.

You need the "rough" cylinder to seat, set or wear in the rings. If you are going to risk it, and that is your call, at least run a dingleberry down those cylinders... Not what I would do, but I can understand the situation you may be in... </TD></TR></TABLE>


correct-o mundo my friend

a winner everytime

that is what I am facing and got no problems buying and doing it again as it is the Right way to do things

 

yep, as everybody is saying, if you take the pistons out, you can reuse the old ones, but you have to hone and buy new rings..if you dont then the rings will not seat properly.

all b-series manifolds are interchangeable with eachother

 

the manifold will clear the oil pan?(sorry question wasnt clear)


the thing is I dont want to pull the block to have it honed.......ackkkkkk.

stupid daily driver..... never heavily mod your daily driver unless you have a money tree in your backyard.


thank you very much for the input

 

If it's your daily driver then it is more important to get the rings to seat.

 

well for wat i think if it has 3k miles not abused with turbo or nos then it will be ok i guess.