Originally Posted by
88_Hatchy
You are better off using a B18C crank in a B18C block. The 0.2 bump in compression and very slight torque increase are not worth the trade offs. With the LS crank you have to either modify the rods or get after market ones. Even if you get ARP bolts and have the shot-peened, the big end will still oval at high revs. A good set of after market rods cost more than a set of Eagle rods. You will also most likely have to block off the oil squirters, which is taking away from the advantages of using a B18C block in the fist place.
all this info is wrong.....oh and dont go with typr r pistons go with b16 pr3
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Last edited by rangcrx; Jul 1, 2010 at 09:21 PM.