Tuner Toy rods question with vitaras pistons

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Oct 23, 2005 | 09:52 PM

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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.

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Oct 23, 2005 | 10:01 PM

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i wouldnt ---- around with that

Oct 24, 2005 | 01:25 AM

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

Oct 24, 2005 | 02:12 AM

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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.

Oct 24, 2005 | 10:38 AM

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Re: Tuner Toy rods question with vitaras pistons

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

Oct 24, 2005 | 11:00 AM

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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.

Oct 24, 2005 | 03:21 PM

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Re: Tuner Toy rods question with vitaras pistons

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Originally Posted by ghettoturbo

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

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.