Drop in pistons and rods
12-25-2019, 08:59 PM
#1
Drifting
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Drop in pistons and rods
Into an LT1 - 5k miles on it. Looking to bulletproof for additional boost.
Would those more knowledgeable than me explain the installation process if I prefer the motor not be removed? Also, presume that this would be the time to add a cam, better rockers, delete AFM, ...
What would the labor be and what else should be considered. Thanks all and Happy Holidays!
Would those more knowledgeable than me explain the installation process if I prefer the motor not be removed? Also, presume that this would be the time to add a cam, better rockers, delete AFM, ...
What would the labor be and what else should be considered. Thanks all and Happy Holidays!
12-26-2019, 10:45 AM
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I did all of this with rods & pistons & cam and DOD do yourself something to help you on all of this pull the motor you will be better off. Robert
12-26-2019, 10:49 AM
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Former Vendor
I agree with pulling the engine out. We do heads and cam in car but as soon as we are swapping pistons the engine goes on a stand.
12-26-2019, 01:04 PM
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I agree OP don't want to tell you this but this is why for me. When I did the pistons & rods got all my stuff from a vendor in here don't want to say which one BUT they sent me WRONG crank bearings and ALSO wrong rod bearings also for only 4 of the rods the 4 rod bearing was over 1/4 inch wider & every one of the crank bearing was wrong..Robert
12-26-2019, 11:08 PM
#5
Racer
It's my understanding that unless the new pistons/rods weigh very close to what you're removing, you need to get the rotating assembly re-balanced. This would require pulling the engine.