2G/1G, piston and rod combo cost.

[turbotalon1g]

How much does it cost to have 2G pistons put on 1G rods?

Sorry if this is in the wrong section.

[jrohner]

My engine builder said it'd be about $200 to modify the rods.

[scheides]

This is a great question!

Who around here is proficient at doing this? I know a few guys are running them, mara's car was for a long time (still is? idk). A lot of people question not just putting in a set of weiscos but for factory reliability, this is a tough combo to beat.

[TkrPerformance]

the talon's old engine (now in the 93 mirage) has this set up as does the 89 hatch.
I had the talon done over 8 years ago now back then it was 100.00 to do them all. The engine is still going strong today

[Goat Blower]

My engine builder said it'd be about $200 to modify the rods.

Holy crap! $200 to bore out the rods 1mm and press four pins in? I just had Wagamon Bros do mine for $100, it took them a month to do it though.

[Shane@DBPerformance]

Might not be the most cost effective thing nowdays. We used to do it, because the cheapest rods were $700+ and pistons were $600+ back in the day.

[turbotalon1g]

How much for a built set of R&Ps now?

[Shane@DBPerformance]

Econo rods that can handle 600-900whp are like $300-325 and pistons are $450-$550

[turbotalon1g]

Oh ok thanks. So if i can get a set for sub $200 its not a bad deal.

[Goat Blower]

Yeah, if you can score a used set of aftermarket rods and pistons in the right bore size, you can get a new set of rings for around $100.