con rods

  1. Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 stafford (hixon) Posts: 743 red mk1 vts
    #1
    Alright guys I was going to 16v my vtr as I miss the power of my old vts.
    But keep looking more at building a vtr turbo.

    Do the forgerd pistons on the market fit to standard rods or do they only work with forged/steel rods.

    If they where to be fitted to standard rods with apr bolts what is a safe level of boost these could be run at. Not on the hunt for chasing power but good built realiable engine. With many miles of smiles and boost.
  2. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 dudley United Kingdom (England) Posts: 6790 106 gti/ SEAT LCR
    #2
    You can use the standard rods with forged pistons.. Make sure they use the right size pin.

    A few people have used standard rods with forged pistons with over 300hp.
  3. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R
    #3
    If going forged pistons and arp bolts, id save an extra 200pounds and get rods too.

    I used to be able to get pistons and rods at trade but not spoken to my contact for a long while
  4. Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 stafford (hixon) Posts: 743 red mk1 vts
    #4
    Hmmm does sound promising. I have a t28s turbo here off a gti-r sunny do we think this mite be a bit big?
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 dudley United Kingdom (England) Posts: 6790 106 gti/ SEAT LCR
    #5
    A gt28r you mean?

    It will be a little laggy but not horrific. That turbo is 300hp capable.
  6. Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 stafford (hixon) Posts: 743 red mk1 vts
    #6
    Hmm I'm only after around 200 at the wheels so think a new turbo will be in order.
  7. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 dudley United Kingdom (England) Posts: 6790 106 gti/ SEAT LCR
    #7
    think you will find 'only' 200@wheels plenty.
  8. Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 stafford (hixon) Posts: 743 red mk1 vts
    #8
    That's the main aim still making it useable and in such a light car dont need monster power.