[TurboCivic95]

Where exactly does the block need notched when using Eagle rods? Does the crank girdle also need notched? Are there any aftremarket D rods that dont requite the block to be notched?

 

[ryan89crx]

the bottom of the sleeve needs to be notched to clear the rod

if your Eagles have the larger rodbolts, the girdle will need to be nothced as well

 

[TurboCivic95]

Do you know where i can find any pics of the notching in the sleeves?

 

[ryan89crx]

http://www.theoldone.com/articles/d_series_engine_building_tips/

 

[konigcivic]

if your Eagles have the larger rodbolts, the girdle will need to be nothced as well

guess i got lucky with the scat rods in my a6, it cleared the girdle.

 

[SOHCinWA]

Im gonna have to do it on the next motor for clearance on the aluminum rods myself.

 

[TurboCivic95]

Thats an awesome how-to, thanks ryan89crx. Much appriciated man.

 

[Joe]

my eagle esp's cleared my y7 girdle, by .010".....

still notched it a bit.

 

[Chiovnidca]

Do you know where i can find any pics of the notching in the sleeves?

Here's how I notched mine. Didn't see any reason to hog out everything in the middle. Figured this way would also help keep the pistons from rocking as much when it is cold.

 

[ryan89crx]

Here's how I notched mine. Didn't see any reason to hog out everything in the middle.

reason why i hogged mine out...

Notice how the corners of the reliefs are tapered back to the original lower edge of the cylinder. You do not want square edges in these areas, as stress risers could develop.

 

[SOHCinWA]

Nice looking..

 

[Tougeoni]

I had to grind the girdle on my A6 to clear both the large and small bolt eagle rods. Neither one would work.