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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 03:48 PM
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Default Pistons + Rods, best setup?

Searched already and couldn't find too much on this topic.

If there is, feel free to point me in the right direction, but i have searched.

I was told that CP Pistons and Carillo Rods are a good combo,

but I found a deal on eBay for CP Pistons and Manley Turbo Tuff Rods.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CP-Forged-Pi...fa449e&vxp=mtr

Anything I else I should know about when upgrading these? Tune? Upgrading anything else? Etc.

Thanks in advance.
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yes everything, bearings, main bolts to studs, head studs etc. I have cp pistons and manley turbo tuff rods and spun the motor past 8k a few time at 27psi with a 6262 turbo. I would say the rods are pretty strong. I also think there one of the best rods in the game I have seen civics and evos put down some serious horse power with these rods. as far as pistons go i think you will be find with any known name brand JE pistons, Wiseco, CP etc.
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also just look at what dezod and ptuning sell. They sell everything that can make u some serious power.
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I just want to make the engine good for reliability on the turbo.

Is upgrading the bearings, bolts to main studs and head studs add a lot more?
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sure makes it a LOT more reliable if you add main and head studs along with race bearings.
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Get some bigger injectors and plan to invest in a fuel return setup if you want anything past 350-400whp.
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