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dumb_ricer · 01-09-2005

His power goals are dependant on money, so definitely no need for the mains then. Why would you need to machine it to run Main Studs? They basically do the same thing as bolts but much more effiecenty and more safely. I dont see why machining would be necassary for them. Why is it needed/recommended?

The reason I am wondering if forged/1g big rod will work is because by the time you buy .020 2g pistons and rings and get the rod machining done you could have just as well bought a set of forged pistons. People have stock bore 2g pistons all over for cheap but in my opinion to even semi properly build a motor you have to bore the block and get it honed well. Everything I have read/seen leads me to believe that cylinder trueness and preparation is the most important part of machining. Realistically the power he will make will never exceed 550whp in my mind, and at least not on this motor.

So what would be the "cheapest" route to go while still having at least 1grod/2g piston strength? What does machining cost on the 1g big rod to make the piston fit on? Do you think just running new mitsu 2g pistons and mitsu rings would be the smartest way to go cheap on the motor? What about the Speed Pro and other non forged pistons available? Are they as strong as the 2g pistons?

01-09-2005	#8
dumb_ricer Hates Everything Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Las Vegas Drives: Neon Posts: 445	Re: A few 6 bolt questions! His power goals are dependant on money, so definitely no need for the mains then. Why would you need to machine it to run Main Studs? They basically do the same thing as bolts but much more effiecenty and more safely. I dont see why machining would be necassary for them. Why is it needed/recommended? The reason I am wondering if forged/1g big rod will work is because by the time you buy .020 2g pistons and rings and get the rod machining done you could have just as well bought a set of forged pistons. People have stock bore 2g pistons all over for cheap but in my opinion to even semi properly build a motor you have to bore the block and get it honed well. Everything I have read/seen leads me to believe that cylinder trueness and preparation is the most important part of machining. Realistically the power he will make will never exceed 550whp in my mind, and at least not on this motor. So what would be the "cheapest" route to go while still having at least 1grod/2g piston strength? What does machining cost on the 1g big rod to make the piston fit on? Do you think just running new mitsu 2g pistons and mitsu rings would be the smartest way to go cheap on the motor? What about the Speed Pro and other non forged pistons available? Are they as strong as the 2g pistons?