HC-AZ Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 What pistons have been found to work well for the D16's in H4? How much are you actually boring these to keep the engine reliable and actually be able to find a piston that will work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianZ Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 Dont you have to use the stock pistons ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeski38 Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 you must use stock pistons, in factory oversizes only. I just use stock engines. They cost nothing and last 2+ years. The best honda engines are built by honda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HC-AZ Posted October 17, 2004 Author Share Posted October 17, 2004 Can't it be an aftermarket piston if there arn't oem ones offered in .040 over bore? They just have to have the same characteristics as stock other then bore? Correct me if i'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civicrr Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 you're right. 9.1b) Engines may be bored to a maximum of .040 inch over standard bore size. Factory replacement pistons or the exact equivalent shall be used. Exact equivalent shall be defined as the same dome/dish/valve relief configuration, weight, ring thickness and location, and pin location as the OEM replacement piston. Wrist pins must also conform to OEM specifications. In the event that a .040 factory replacement piston/wrist pin is not available, the .040 pistons/wrist pins shall not weigh any less than then the largest size OEM piston for that engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ek_brandon Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 you must retain the stock rods though.... right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civicrr Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 yep. imho, the added expense of buying the pistons & having the block overbored in just not worth it. I can't image it netting anymore that 2 or 3 extra ponies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeski38 Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 Don't spend alot of money on an engine. There are much better places to spend money on these cars. Like, suspension, safety, and track time. With superior surpension components and more track time, you will be much faster then you would be with just a few extra hp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civicrr Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 Don't spend alot of money on an engine. There are much better places to spend money on these cars. Like, suspension, safety, and track time. With superior surpension components and more track time, you will be much faster then you would be with just a few extra hp. agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrie Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 I say, don't listen to them. They just don't want you to be faster than them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ek_brandon Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 plus, if you spend that money on hpde's for track time instead of pistonts, you can score on all of the free barbeque and booze saturday night, THREE TIMES!!! (and watch videos of ron ALMOST beat the locks... jk ron) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITAIntegraLS Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 I gotta say something as well. First get the suspension worked out then try to spend it on the engine. every pony counts when you want to win. I say, don't listen to them. They just don't want you to be faster than them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianZ Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 plus, if you spend that money on hpde's for track time instead of pistonts, you can score on all of the free barbeque and booze saturday night, THREE TIMES!!! (and watch videos of ron ALMOST beat the locks... jk ron) it should be easy beating the locks... just look how they race Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Carroll Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 You guys all make me laugh, I can't wait for this next weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HC-AZ Posted October 18, 2004 Author Share Posted October 18, 2004 My car is built to poetential other then engine internals, but since none of you come to az to race with us you wouldn't know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeski38 Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 Yeah thanks for that boost of confidence Brian Z. I just miss going wheelin' in my jeep, thats all... BTW...is your gunna make fun of me, at least get you video to run smooth... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianZ Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Yeah thanks for that boost of confidence Brian Z. I just miss going wheelin' in my jeep, thats all... BTW...is your gunna make fun of me, at least get you video to run smooth... In all seriousness I think you did a great job controlling the car as it left the track. You didn't spin or hit anything also, the video my be choppy for two reasons. first, if your trying to stream it my server gets busy and can cause this. Second your computer (unlike you) may be to slow. here is low res version that should play smooth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civicrr Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Z, I think that Mike was just afraid that you were going to pass him....he needed an excuse That is what happened with Chris & me. He saw me coming & psychically willed the flagger to wave the black flag @ him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeski38 Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Well mike, not too far off. Yes I saw the rookie comming up in my mirror and I believe that his presents there indeed helped me off the track. Now we know that H4 cars can't go wide open through 3 and 3a. FYI... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civicrr Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 uhhh...looks like you just missed your turndown point or rather you didn't adjust it for the increased speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Carroll Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Now we know that H4 cars can't go wide open through 3 and 3a. FYI... They Can't???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeski38 Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 not for those of us that use one pedal at a time..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrie Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Well mike, not too far off. Yes I saw the rookie comming up in my mirror and I believe that his presents there indeed helped me off the track. Now we know that H4 cars can't go wide open through 3 and 3a. FYI... I find this surprising. As my H1 car can take it with only a slight lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeski38 Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 I ment no lift all the way from the apex of 2. If you guys can do that then I need some help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Carroll Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 I won't answer that........... Hey Mike, did you get the Submarine running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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