Go Back   TurboBuick.Com > Tech Arena > Stage II Tech
Register FAQ Members List Photo Gallery Mark Forums Read



Welcome to the TurboBuick.Com forums.

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact contact us.
Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1 (permalink)  
Old October 23rd, 2006, 11:36 AM
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Dallas, TX
Trader Rating: (0)
Posts: 225
Stage II 4.1 rods and pistons ???

I am curious what combo any of you have used with good results. I currently have a 4.1 on-center, stock deck, stock bore and a BMS 3.625 crank. My questions is what rods( length and manufacturer ) and pistons have you all had good luck with??? Also, what about rings ?????
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)  
Old October 23rd, 2006, 10:37 PM
BAGN's Avatar
GO ASTROS ! ! !
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Knee Deep In Debt!
Trader Rating: (0)
Posts: 1,115
Quote:
Originally Posted by texasturbo
I am curious what combo any of you have used with good results. I currently have a 4.1 on-center, stock deck, stock bore and a BMS 3.625 crank. My questions is what rods( length and manufacturer ) and pistons have you all had good luck with??? Also, what about rings ?????
6 to 6.5 in length

oliver or corrillo

Is your crank widr or narrow journal. I have a good set of narrow corrillo 6.5's for sale.

CC
__________________
1986 Buick GN "BLACK"
10 sec. "109" motor -SOLD
Stage II w/Stage II Heads,Edelbrock Tunel Ram Intake & Big Stuff 3.
Damn Right it has A/C ! Its HOT here in Texas.
My Photo Gallery

www.CONLEYRACING.com
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old October 24th, 2006, 12:11 AM
CTX-SLPR's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Nashville, TN
Trader Rating: (1)
Posts: 1,790
I'd go with the 6.0" or 6.25" rods to keep the pin out of the oil ring on the pistons, though this is mainly a concern if the motor is for the street. Race it doesn't matter so much and you can run a vacuum pump to get even better ring seal.
__________________
Central TEXAS Sleeper
USAF Physicist

"There is NO Replacement for Displacement"
Carroll Shelby
SOLD:
e(vil)Bay:
1970 Riviera (468-4, 700R4)
1965 Riviera GS (#'s Matching, 2x4's)(I'm going to miss her)
1967 Skylark (300-2, ST300)
Local:
1997.5 Regal GS (L67, 4T65E-HD)

Current:
1964 Riviera (425-4, ST400) white on white high option car due for a much modded 4.1L Turbo6
2003 Lincoln LS (3.0L VVTi DOHC V6, 5N55S)
ROA#: 9790
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Reply



Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:49 AM.

Powered by vBulletin Version 3.6.2
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.1.0
One of the largest message boards on the web !