using ls rods in a y8

[r_honda]

i read that u can use ls integra rods in z6's can u do this anyone done it before ?

[transzex]

not worth the hassle anymore, just get some TunerToy rods and be done.

[drunkinmaster1]

the cost and headache of machining the ls rods ends up being a waste compared to the tt rods which can hold a hell more hp.

[ryan89crx]

where's inh?? he just got some LS rods machined for his D motor

[Dweezil]

not worth the hassle anymore, just get some TunerToy rods and be done.

It's worth it if you want to use GX pistons, but that's it.

[transzex]

just buy GX rods :)

[kyle h.]

unless you own the machine shop, it's not worth it.

[Dweezil]

just buy GX rods :)
If you can find a good used set, sure that makes sense.If your buying them new, no way in hell. It's got to be cheaper to get some good PR4's and have the ~.022" taken off each side.

[transzex]

whole GX motor for $300.........

"me shuts up"

[inh]

youalso need the small ends of the rods machined. i had them take 0.025 off each side, so there was enough freeplay on the pin. (this is using ls rods with gx pistons.) and it may not be enough. I need to be able to put my bottom end together to know for sure.

And they also have to have 0.022" off each side of the small end.

I dont even want to tell you how much i spent for the labor of machining them, shot peening them, and having the pistons pressed on...

[OniFactor]

oh man, he bent you over without even looking at the vaseline. i TOLD you it'd happen..

[Dweezil]

whole GX motor for $300.........

"me shuts up"


[Mr._Burns]Alright you win...[/Mr._Burns]