help with rebuild
 

when putting new main and rod bearings in an engine, do I have to have the engine balanced? I'm reusing the piston/rod assembly.

Re:help with rebuild
 

u can, but don't have to. it should be balanced from the factory. just not as good as a shop can do.

don't forget to plastigauge your bearings.

Re:help with rebuild
 

in my suspension class my group is tearing down an oldsmobile engine that spun a crank bearing and scratched the crank, it was all melted and crap. we're taking apart an engine in a suspension class because we pretty much just do whatever we want as long as we learn the stuff that is covered for the week.

Re:help with rebuild
 

Honda engines are very well balanced from the factory. remember, they also build motorcycle engines.

Re:help with rebuild
 

what other car company builds a 7200 (B16) redline in 88-91. Think about it.

Re:help with rebuild
 

i thought b16 redline was 8200... 7200 is z6/y8 ?