b18c head

[fatboyz39]

got most of that already minus the block and ecu.. hoping i can run the jdm p30 rom fine.

the bit i wanted clarified was the rods... naturally with internet posts theres misguided info.

the rod part, my researc lead me to believe that:
- Rods are weak and can't handle 8krpm+
OR
- like the crvtec b20 frank, it was the rod bolts that was holding it back due to the 1.54 R/S ratio that made the oem ones bend...

so which is it? i need to replace rods or just the bolts?

i don't mind not being able to rev past 8krpm as the purpose for this is lowend power anyway...

will look for tu88ys thread in the meantime... thanks

best is to get a tunable ecu, crome hondata.

change the rod bolts. stock rods can handle 8500 rpm.

The LS rods are the same as B20 rods. Change the rod bearings to the ITR ones. Add headstuds if budget permits.