CBODYAV

I already pressed brand new lq9 pistons onto lq4 rods that had 60,000 miles on them. What do you guys think?

RoninsDenali

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Unless the rods are bent or fatigued from abuse... I say you're good to go. I got 83,000m on my LQ4 when disassembled it for kicks while it was out. Rods looked great, and unless you're running heavy amounts of power adders, (Forced Induction, Nitrous) i wouldnt worry one bit.

CBODYAV

Thanks for your input!

I have another question. I have this engine diassambled down to the block by a buddy of mine and now all the bolts are all over the place. i don't know which bolt goes where? Do you know of any literature that would help me.

1slow01Z71

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Take pics of the bolts and number them with photoshop and Ill tell you what each one is. Im way too familiar with them

1SlowHoe

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I dont think you'll have any problems but I am curious as to why you went with LQ4 rods instead of LQ9. The LQ9 rods are a little stronger, which I would assume a little heavier. Was weight of the rotating assembly a concern?

CBODYAV

Well i figured the rods were fine and i really did not want to spend too much cash on this rebuild. I wanted to make it quick and easy but unfortunetly i have been to busy and i have let the engine get a little rusty. Now i have to take time and carefully clean the block. And i have to round up all these loose bolts.

Elcobugg

hey what wrist pin did you use and what was the outcome of the engine?

zachm89

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This post is from 10+ years ago...

1994Vmax

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Yep...... haha. The OP hasn't logged in since 2012 so good luck!