Subject	Rods will be fine
Posted by	SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©) on March 19, 2002 at 1:19 PM
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In Reply To	I would get Eagle or Crower rods while you are down there posted by TwinTurboPete on March 19, 2002 at 12:57 PM
Message	peened and polishing makes AS strong just not quite as lite. For the money...screw it. The pistons are the weak link. Im looking for a 8.25 - 1 ratio or so for compression...maybe 8-1. A 2mm gasket will be used as you cant use stock witht the 90 mm pistons anyway. Still trying to gather infop on this portion Visit ZtoyZ.NET Check out my UPDATED site for : Shift Boots Interior Packages Seats and Trims T-Top Bags ZtoyZ related news and info WITH our new phone number 626-786-5197
Follow Ups	Well, compression #'s are in - SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©) 12:16:30 03/19/02 what kind of compression tester did you use? (n/m) - my91z 12:25:33 03/19/02 A snap-on (n/m) - SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©) 13:23:05 03/19/02 I meant physical type, not brand lol >>> - my91z 14:36:49 03/19/02 lol-oh....yea it was threaded - SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©) 17:32:51 03/19/02 sounds like it's time to have some fun! (n/m) - felixx23 12:30:52 03/19/02 Good luck bro. - ZHOUND 12:33:09 03/19/02 Cant afford it BUT i have some other plans - SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©) 12:45:45 03/19/02 I would get Eagle or Crower rods while you are down there - TwinTurboPete 12:57:01 03/19/02 Rods will be fine - SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©) 13:19:44 03/19/02 Re: Cant afford it BUT i have some other plans - ZHOUND 13:08:24 03/19/02 You have a valid point for consideration - SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©) 13:17:43 03/19/02 Re: You have a valid point for consideration - SactoTodd 13:26:02 03/19/02 hehehehehe ----she'll take it (n/m) - SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©) 13:38:19 03/19/02 600rwhp on 555s doesnt sound like much fun for your engine (n/m) - Jefe 13:59:46 03/19/02 fpr! (n/m) - ZHOUND 16:27:29 03/19/02 Make sure you enlarge water passage near #6 piston. (n/m) - teahead 14:38:24 03/19/02 So what are your plans? How long is it gonna be down ? (n/m) - wesman [92TT-less ] 12:36:40 03/19/02 read my post to ZO...i THINK - SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©) 12:54:03 03/19/02 Sorry to hear...good luck. (n/m) - RSR 12:37:09 03/19/02 funny how bad news is often really good news in disguise. - Bernie 12:41:16 03/19/02 I guess being optimistic is better :) (n/m) - timz 12:45:54 03/19/02 Its only good news IF a rebuild/new engine is in the budget. (n/m) - Z-Jay (Edmonton) 14:19:33 03/19/02 What lead to low compression in #6? Do you have EGT? - timz 12:44:47 03/19/02 I have no real clue to be honest - SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©) 12:47:58 03/19/02 Yeah the reason I ask is because of the #6 :) - timz 12:55:05 03/19/02 OK will do - SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©) 12:59:31 03/19/02 its almost eerie how often #6 is the problem.. - NIXTA TTZ 15:09:49 03/19/02 I melted #5 and my #6 was perfect (n/m) - CarlCuro (busted...again) 16:39:30 03/19/02 sig=hilarious (n/m) - joel(PA) 20:03:56 03/19/02 What was the final word on your turbos? - JRH(KY) 13:02:42 03/19/02 Dont know FOR SURE but they appear to be fine - SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©) 13:21:55 03/19/02 You mean when I got the $^@(# scared out of me - Wild Z 14:11:42 03/19/02 LOL - yea it was down some power then... - SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©) 17:31:39 03/19/02 NE1 wanna buy an NA in excellent condition? (n/m) - Wild Z 18:02:03 03/19/02
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