connecting rod question.?!?!?!?!

hondalowlow · Post by **hondalowlow** » September 15, 2006

just out of couriousity. wich rods are stronger?

d16y7 or d16y8 vtec rods? please reply.

bklyneg · Post by **bklyneg** » September 16, 2006

both the same.

Post by **kotomile** » September 16, 2006

^ correct, D series = D series.

sikblugsx · Post by **sikblugsx** » September 17, 2006

thought you bought aftermarket

hondalowlow · Post by **hondalowlow** » September 18, 2006

i did this is for my buddy whos building a turbo d16 and using stock rods and for knowlege also.

phunhaus · Post by **phunhaus** » October 13, 2006

If he wants to stick with "stock" rods, then go with B18A rods. The rods do have to be machined to accept the Civic pins and crank, but he'll have an almost impossible time breaking them if it's done right. Back in the day people used to run serious boost on them.

If not, some 86-89 Integra rods were thicker and stronger than standard D series rods although they are still technically D series rods. If you can find an engine in a junkyard for cheap, it might be worth tearing apart and visually inspecting the rods to see if they're thicker/stronger than what you have. Again, it wasn't ALL 86-89 Integra rods so be careful. As far as I know there's no rhyme or reason for it.

Post by **Sean @ NDF** » October 13, 2006

^^ I thought B16 rods were more stout than B18 ones