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MyFirst240SX · 03-12-2002, 04:28 PM

What is a good setup for Lower compression like say a 8:5:1 compression. JE pistons. about how much does all this cost? what else do u need to do? forged connecting rods? ne thing else?

whateverjames · 03-12-2002, 07:03 PM

pistons are usually 650, rods 750 and rings 100. i have contacted every piston manufacturer via email and none have given replies. i explained i have the money in the bank, tell me what i need to do, and you gotta sale.......no repsonces. i guess i should call them....only to get an answering machine

DuffMan · 03-12-2002, 07:09 PM

Thats not a bad idea. Also, how much power can the stock rods take. I remember hearing somewhere that s13 rods were stronger than s14 rods.

whateverjames · 03-12-2002, 07:42 PM

i've heard the opposite, the s14 rods are stronger. who knows

*sykikchimp* · 03-13-2002, 08:09 AM

S13 and S14 rods AND pistons are identical.  There was a rumor that the s14 had some sort of special piston but this is incorrect.  Some guys over on FA got part numbers for them, and they were the exact same OEM part #.

03-14-2002, 01:57 PM

I beleive the the DOHC s13 and s14 have the same pistons but the S14 has oil squirters which are usually only found in turbocharged engines, if I am not mistaken, making an S14's pistons more reliable in forced induction due to the extra cooling effect of being doused in oil.

*sykikchimp* · 03-14-2002, 02:42 PM

Also, I've always read the Stock bottom end (not including pistons) was good for 400-450hp or so..  The Crank and Rods are both forged from the factory.

03-12-2002, 04:28 PM	#1
MyFirst240SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 599 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What is a good setup for Lower compression like say a 8:5:1 compression. JE pistons. about how much does all this cost? what else do u need to do? forged connecting rods? ne thing else? __________________ It is better to drive a Slow car fast than to drive a fast Car slow! '89 FastBack 5spd: Intake/Exhaust,Strut Bars and JL15. '90 Parts car/Some day drag car.

03-12-2002, 07:03 PM	#2
whateverjames Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: St. Louis Age: 45 Posts: 2,263 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	pistons are usually 650, rods 750 and rings 100. i have contacted every piston manufacturer via email and none have given replies. i explained i have the money in the bank, tell me what i need to do, and you gotta sale.......no repsonces. i guess i should call them....only to get an answering machine __________________ 02 Blazer X - 90 240SX w/SR oh noes

03-12-2002, 07:42 PM	#4
whateverjames Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: St. Louis Age: 45 Posts: 2,263 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i've heard the opposite, the s14 rods are stronger. who knows __________________ 02 Blazer X - 90 240SX w/SR oh noes

03-13-2002, 08:09 AM	#5
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	S13 and S14 rods AND pistons are identical.  There was a rumor that the s14 had some sort of special piston but this is incorrect.  Some guys over on FA got part numbers for them, and they were the exact same OEM part #. __________________

03-14-2002, 02:42 PM	#7
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Also, I've always read the Stock bottom end (not including pistons) was good for 400-450hp or so..  The Crank and Rods are both forged from the factory. __________________

03-12-2002, 07:09 PM	#3
DuffMan Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: in a cardboard box Posts: 2,517 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thats not a bad idea. Also, how much power can the stock rods take. I remember hearing somewhere that s13 rods were stronger than s14 rods.

03-14-2002, 01:57 PM	#6
Guest Posts: n/a	I beleive the the DOHC s13 and s14 have the same pistons but the S14 has oil squirters which are usually only found in turbocharged engines, if I am not mistaken, making an S14's pistons more reliable in forced induction due to the extra cooling effect of being doused in oil.