Pistons/Rods combo. Should i get it?
03-27-2008, 07:01 PM
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Pistons/Rods combo. Should i get it?
Alright so while my motors apart. im gonna put in new pistons/rods/studs.
i was wondering if i should buy this combo
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CP-Pi...QQcmdZViewItem
seems not bad. How strong is this setup. Can i push 600whp out of it or should i upgrade the rods to pauter.
also, i will probably go with 8.5:1 CR and 96mm bore.
i was wondering if i should buy this combo
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CP-Pi...QQcmdZViewItem
seems not bad. How strong is this setup. Can i push 600whp out of it or should i upgrade the rods to pauter.
also, i will probably go with 8.5:1 CR and 96mm bore.
03-27-2008, 07:27 PM
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pm sharif@forged....he can do better for ya....
i went with pauter rods but people have pushed the eagles to 600rwhp....for pistons i suggest the arias extreme hd...they r the best hands down...
the l19 r just stronger....good to be safe imo...if u got the money get the upgrades....good luck!
i went with pauter rods but people have pushed the eagles to 600rwhp....for pistons i suggest the arias extreme hd...they r the best hands down...
the l19 r just stronger....good to be safe imo...if u got the money get the upgrades....good luck!
03-27-2008, 07:51 PM
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CP pistons have always been a top of the line brand. Most people go with 8.5:1 with a .020 overbore.
The Eagle Rods should be good for over 1000whp. They are rated at 250hp per rod and I have never ever seen a failure. They are also lighter than Pauter rods.
L19 head studs are made with a material that allows them to be torqued down to higher specs, and don't require the holes on the block to be machined out. I'd definitely go with them and an HKS head gasket.
The Eagle Rods should be good for over 1000whp. They are rated at 250hp per rod and I have never ever seen a failure. They are also lighter than Pauter rods.
L19 head studs are made with a material that allows them to be torqued down to higher specs, and don't require the holes on the block to be machined out. I'd definitely go with them and an HKS head gasket.
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03-27-2008, 08:37 PM
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also, whats the diff between the L19 studs and the regular arp studs. Just stronger? Which one should i go with, with my power goal.
Do the half inch head studs all the big shops recommend they Im telling you if you go with the regular you will have head lift.
03-27-2008, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by r0mey
Do the half inch head studs all the big shops recommend they Im telling you if you go with the regular you will have head lift.
03-28-2008, 05:54 AM
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I am using Eagle rods, no issues as of yet, I am only at 1200 miles though, lol. I am using the L19 head studs as well.
I am at 16 psi and beating the sin out of it!
I am at 16 psi and beating the sin out of it!
03-28-2008, 07:56 AM
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i pmed sharif but he takes like a week jus to reply.
For customers that are ready to buy, we always answer the phone as well.
PM sent.
03-28-2008, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by InjectedPerf
Exactly. Stock size L19 head studs. 
+100000..
thanks injected for proving them to over 1000whp...so we can lol at those getting bigger/moreexpensive ones for 550whp builds
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also to taurran for showin, once again, the eagle rods are quit a bargain for their quality
03-28-2008, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by thawk408
Im still using L17 at 600 wheel and there holding good.
jk
but ya guys. i think im gonna go with the cp pistons/eagle rod combo. Im also gonna purchase the l19 studs. HOWEVER, this is my plan ONLY if everythin else is good. If i need headwork and only one piston ring, then that comes first. im just hoping everything else is good so i can just build the block.
03-28-2008, 07:31 PM
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Why overbore the block? I wouldn't do any machine work if were talking about a motor that did not have a failure. I would just deck the heads, and go with new bearings. As far as the CP pistons and eagle rods thats a great combo. I have the Eagle rods as well and 565whp. You'd be better off buying from one of thevendors here on the board. The Performance Factory is big on CP pistons. Give them a ring.
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