Swapping rods/pistons - need to balance?
Apr 18, 2006 | 06:01 PM
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Swapping rods/pistons - need to balance?
I am going to pull the LQ4 rods and pistons out of the motor I just bought and put in LQ9 rods and pistons - do I need to have the assembly balanced?
Apr 18, 2006 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by kbracing96
What, you don't believe me??? 
remember, those LQ9 rods are heaver then the LQ4 rods.
I'd do it if it were me
remember, those LQ9 rods are heaver then the LQ4 rods.I'd do it if it were me
Apr 18, 2006 | 06:56 PM
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If its a low mileage motor I wouldn't swap out the parts either. To much time and $$ for the increase in compression and the stronger rods IMO. Now if you had started with just a block, I'd say go for it. Everything is mated up just so in that new engine, no need to add more variables than needed at this point.
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