Tuner Toy rods question with vitaras pistons
 

I got a small honer at sears today and honed the rods until the pistons pin could bearly fit through when pushing using my thumbs. its pretty tight. I tried to compare the amount of rod to pin spin on the stock d16z6. should i hone more? Anyone hone the rods themselves? on honda-tech they said take it to the machine shop.

Nick

Re: Tuner Toy rods question with vitaras pistons
 

i wouldnt ---- around with that

Re: Tuner Toy rods question with vitaras pistons
 

i would take it to a machine shop just to be safe

Re: Tuner Toy rods question with vitaras pistons
 

I'd hone it out a bit more.. It shouldnt be super tight at all, I did all my tuner toys rods, only took a few mins.

Re: Tuner Toy rods question with vitaras pistons
 

why cant they just get it right?...or are they meant for press fit pins

Re: Tuner Toy rods question with vitaras pistons
 

the piston will turn side to side if the rod is flipped. thats how tight i have it.

Re: Tuner Toy rods question with vitaras pistons
 

Because its better to have them a little bit on the smaller side. Example a Arias wrist pin that has been used for 2 years might not be identicle to a JE/SRP wrist pin that is brand new. So hone to fit is the way to go.

Re: Tuner Toy rods question with vitaras pistons
 

hrm...good point. Maybe ill order up a set when they get them back in stock