[KyleVA]

Well, its come time to go ahead and buy my rods/pistons.

But the thing is, I know I want Eagle Rods.. but what kind of pistons do I want to get? I'm going to be running ~17psi.. Maybe 22psi at the track sometimes.

I'm definitely going forged, so no Vitaras you guys.. SRP, Wiseco, CP, etc.. what would you guys recommend?

 

[Topher]

I think SRP, Wiseco Ive heard there rings are too close to the top and will leak or crank the piston.

 

[KyleVA]

Yeah, I've heard really good things about SRP.. that's probably the route I'm going to go (either that or CP). I'm just trying to get some feedback that way I'm sure I make the right choice.

 

[ryan89crx]

power goal? budget?

 

[KyleVA]

power goal? budget?

My budget is $2000 for the motor build.

Power goals were ~250whp.. but I get a feeling a built block with a t3/t04e on 16-17psi will make more.

 

[kyle h.]

thats a pretty steep budget for d-series

 

[ryan89crx]

My budget is $2000 for the motor build.

Power goals were ~250whp.. but I get a feeling a built block with a t3/t04e on 16-17psi will make more.

go with the SRPs, they are cheap and will get the job done just fine.

 

[kyle h.]

I'd search around on here, and look for some high horse power setups. There's plenty over 250whp...

like this one for instance.

http://www.d-series.org/forums/showthread.php?t=46521

PM, and talk with the owner, see how they like it, etc.. learn from others mistakes/regrets.

 

[gpny]

Any forged piston will make it to 300+ hp with a good tune...
I would say focus on the Specs such as compression. (stay between 9:1 and 9.5:1)
Also, look at the alloy of the pistons. SRP's are low expansion and will diesel less than JE's because you can run closer piston/cylinder tolerances (Less slap). JE's, though capable of more HP will expand more and will need looser tolerances.
I got JE's and the car sounds like a truck...

Bottom line, look at what you can get for a good price and go with that...

 

[KyleVA]

Mmmhm, SRPs seem like the right choice.

 

[98_4drCivic]

I love my SRP's :TU:

 

[JoelAllenClear]

Any forged piston will make it to 300+ hp with a good tune...
I would say focus on the Specs such as compression. (stay between 9:1 and 9.5:1)
Also, look at the alloy of the pistons. SRP's are low expansion and will diesel less than JE's because you can run closer piston/cylinder tolerances (Less slap). JE's, though capable of more HP will expand more and will need looser tolerances.
I got JE's and the car sounds like a truck...

Bottom line, look at what you can get for a good price and go with that...

I'm with this guy.

X2

 

[turbo88crx]

its all what you want, i went with cp. of course mine got built a while ago and we had an account with cp. either one will make your power goals

 

[93 red ls]

im rocking srp's as well! srp=je

 

[gpny]

im rocking srp's as well! srp=je

SRP is NOT EQUAL TO JE
SRP uses a different alloy... JE's are made to handle more power...

Same company, not same product...

 

[Chiovnidca]

My SRPs are holding up fine at 27psi. Soon as i can get the power it has to hook up i'll bump the boost a bit.

 

[crazyxzer0]

i bought wiseco 8:5 pistons with eagle rods..

after reading all this about pistons from www.importbuilders.com in their articles section.

 

[ryan89crx]

i bought wiseco 8:5 pistons with eagle rods..

after reading all this about pistons from www.importbuilders.com in their articles section.

that pic is fucking sexy!!