1G-GTE supra pistons and B16 rods for D16?
08-30-2004, 04:55 PM
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1G-GTE supra pistons and B16 rods for D16?
http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=267641&page=1
I am about to start building a D16 bottom end, and I am reading this combo of a B16 rod and a 1G-GTE supra piston set-up. this will handle about 15psi with no block guard and no sleeves. the only thing needed is a block notch. not a bad deal if you ask me. read the thread, I would be really interested in your opinion.
-frank
I am about to start building a D16 bottom end, and I am reading this combo of a B16 rod and a 1G-GTE supra piston set-up. this will handle about 15psi with no block guard and no sleeves. the only thing needed is a block notch. not a bad deal if you ask me. read the thread, I would be really interested in your opinion.
-frank
08-30-2004, 05:07 PM
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Re:1G-GTE supra pistons and B16 rods for D16?
yeah, but it seems this other set-up would be a little cheaper. 
anyone know where I can find these pistons? i think the vitara pistons are a little to tall for this set-up.
anyone know where I can find these pistons? i think the vitara pistons are a little to tall for this set-up.
08-30-2004, 05:07 PM
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Re:1G-GTE supra pistons and B16 rods for D16?
Cast pistons are poop. If I wanted to run 20+psi on cast pistons I would run 20+ on the stock cast pistons.
I can't see spending $500 on less than quality parts when you could add a couple more bucks and get name brand, qualtiy parts that weren't pulled from the junkyard.
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08-30-2004, 07:28 PM
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Re:1G-GTE supra pistons and B16 rods for D16?
I am still awaiting a price from this guy. he says that "extensive work" goes into making this combo work, so im a little skeptical about things. I am for sure considering the option though.
08-31-2004, 07:22 AM
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Re:1G-GTE supra pistons and B16 rods for D16?
Nissan cast pistons can take a lot of abuse...they are manufactured different...maybe the vitara pistons also.
SR20DE en SR20DET's come with cast pistons...the rod's and crank are only forged.
SR20DE en SR20DET's come with cast pistons...the rod's and crank are only forged.
08-31-2004, 09:31 AM
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Re:1G-GTE supra pistons and B16 rods for D16?
ok, I'm not starting a vitara this and that argument but it has been coverd the vitara pistons are a type of cast. The way they are manufactured and such make them alot stronger than honda and other manufacturers who cut coners and it has been proven that they can hold up to 25psi. I got them for $110 shipped with rings and i'll tell you there well worth the money.
08-31-2004, 04:18 PM
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Re:1G-GTE supra pistons and B16 rods for D16?
some guy doing a group buy on honda-tech I think he had a thread here in the forsale section or on turbod18 look around with search and it will pop up, not sure the exact link though. If you give me a day I can get his email for you. Oh he ships fast as hell they hit my apo in 5 days after paying.
