rod decision

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rod decision

By ikon
- Tue Feb 16, 2010 6:42 am #175694 my supercharger has a stage 1 boost upgrade which makes me doubt the lifespan of my rods due to previous failure( snapped stock rod on old motor). i wnt to go aftermarket but dont know what to look for( size etc.). i figured id turn to my eg brethren for advice. jdm motor is a d15b vtec, stock.

ps.- jackson racing doesnt recommend changing stroke cuz u will loose hp so i need same size just stronger.
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By chrono404
- Tue Feb 16, 2010 7:02 am #175695 Get Shot Peoned LS Rods.

they are 137mm rods just like d16z6 and jdm d15b rods.

Then you can use your oem pistons, From what I have read on aftermarket rods you cant use stock pistons.
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By ikon
- Wed Feb 17, 2010 12:08 am #175783 i didnt want to take them to a shop to get grinded down but now that i consider it seems like a good idea. so there is no brand that has oem length that fits my stock pistons and is a lot stronger.
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By {ikon}EM1
- Wed Feb 17, 2010 12:24 am #175786 ikon please get eagle rods... while ur at it get aftermarket pistons...
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By ikon
- Wed Feb 17, 2010 2:02 am #175805 NIGGA FOR THE LAST TIME IM..... KEEPIN.... MEH...... PISTONS :P
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By ikon
- Wed Feb 17, 2010 6:50 am #175850 i guess my question is can they be ordered so i can just swap them in without upgrading anything else.
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By d-mon
- Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:29 pm #175887 the d16 rods in a d15b vtec will EASILY stand up to as much power as you will make with a Jackson Superchager. > 200hp
pre-detonation will be you biggest concern, so get it tuned.
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By JUICE
- Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:34 pm #175888
d-mon wrote:the d16 rods in a d15b vtec will EASILY stand up to as much power as you will make with a Jackson Superchager. > 200hp
pre-detonation will be you biggest concern, so get it tuned.


thye're the same rods in both motors right? why would he swap in D16 rods??
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By d-mon
- Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:39 pm #175892
thye're the same rods in both motors right? why would he swap in D16 rods??

they come that way from the factory.
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By JUICE
- Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:42 pm #175894
d-mon wrote:
thye're the same rods in both motors right? why would he swap in D16 rods??

they come that way from the factory.


guess that means they're the same...

you confused me with "D16 rods IN A D15B Vtec", like the they were different..
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By d-mon
- Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:51 pm #175896 the d15b vtec is a mutant.
it has a d15 block with mostly d16z6 parts. the secret is the unique crank and pistons that allow the whole combination to work.
other d15's have the weak d15 rods.
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By ikon
- Thu Feb 18, 2010 12:37 am #176010 th rods are gonna be the first thing to go so i wanna replace them. ill have a good tune i just wanna be sure.
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By {ikon}EM1
- Thu Feb 18, 2010 1:14 am #176018
teal_dx wrote:Eagles are the popular choice for affordable forged.
If you're going that far then you may as well do forged pistons as well. Or at least Vitaras


^^^like the fourm god said... eagles r the way to go buddy :thumb:
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By Baby Carlos
- Thu Feb 18, 2010 2:57 am #176048 Why would he leave the stock rods if D15b rods = D16z6 rods, and he snapped a rod in his stock D16z6, just get new motherfuckin pistons and eagle rods
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