d16z6 rods?
 

hey everyone how much hp do you think the z6 rod can handle and still be reliable, what about shot peened ones?

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also forgot what about the d16a1 rods and pistons which are the same as the ZC, how much hp can d series pistons handle? can you runs 13s or maybe even high 12's on stock and be dependable, thanks

Re:d16z6 rods?
 

I made 216whp at 10 psi on a stock d16z6 and have been running about that much power for 6 months. I am going to start running more boost at the track 14ish psi or so. My best times so far are 13.3 @ 102mph on slicks and 13.4 @ 105 mph on drag radials and should be running high 12's this weekend. I will let ya know how it goes.

Re:d16z6 rods?
 

d16a1 and ZC rods are the same 88-91, the 86-87 rods are the largest/strongest d-series, unless you can find a set for cheap I wouldnt worry about it, they probably hold another 50whp tops. Regular d16 rods are pretty weak, I would push over 250whp with stock ones.

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would the beefier 87 teg rods still fit the pistons on a 88-89 teg ? just wondering...or would machining be required.?

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dammit i had a brand new set of d16a1 rods, i could tell they were a bit beefier, i shoulda kept them. do you think stock can handle 250whp?

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sorry to go off subject... but what turbo set up are you running??? thats ALOT of horsepower and fast time on a stock z6.......