so my block is at the machine shop and they dont have any information on how to assemble the k1 rods to the wiseco pistons......there is of course a mark on the pistons but they said there is not one on the rods....if anyone has a picture or some info please let me know. thanks

 

one would think they are identical sides??

 

see thats what i thought as well...but they insist its not....so i guess im gonna let them deal with it as thats what im paying them for.

 

Its a 4 cylinder with after market rods, shouldn't matter. Just make sure you intall the piston/rod assemblies with the "front" marking on the pistons to the front.

 

yea i knew that windu.....but like i said...the machine shop claims that the rods need to have a front mark as well or some bs

 

that would be a first for me

 

They are nuts. There shouldnt be any off-set in the rods. If you cant do it yourself just tell them to hang them all the same, either way you'll be fine. You will probably need to knotch the block to clear the rods.

 

knotch the block? care to share what you mean?

 

k1's are supposed to be made so you dont need to notch the block...other rods however are a different story.

 

^^ yeah.. but i think the ptuning spec rods dont need notching too.. i could be wrong though

 

Right on. I didn't know that. I have never used a set of k-1 rods.

 

I've never used aftermarket rods, I know OEM rods are usually numbered w/an arrow because they're line bored. call K-1 and ask them

 

just call the manufacturer and be done with it...

 

I place both rods side to side (OEM and aftermarket) while the OEM rod has the OEM piston installed. Since the OEM piston is marked where it faces the front of the engine then you compare to what side the bearing keys face on the OEM rod (eihter I/M or E/M) and install the aftermarket rod the same way!

I don't remember where they faced but I always install them same as OEM!
K1 rods don't need the block to be notched. Pauters do require the block to be notched!

Pito

 

pito wher you been mang?

 

Mostly I have been working with my own car (Sentra with SR20DE-T). Other than that I have been breaking and fixing Scion engines and Transmissions from time to time

Recently finished installing the prototype Competition Clutch Twin disc clutch setup and TRD LSD on ScionGT35R's car.

Pito

 

nice....any problems with installing the lsd...Carlanga wants to install it on his and im sure ill be the one to help...lol

 

Not at all! Remember to order the install kit with all the bearings, etc...

Pito

 

thanks for the heads up

 

hey chris that dealer you told me still has that deal on the lsd?