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saturn_boy96 · 10-02-2003, 02:26 PM

Are CTR pistons streetable in a basically stock LS? just wondering cause those are cheaper than new stock pistons and they are cheaper than US or JDM b16a pistons.

Calesta · 10-02-2003, 02:43 PM

Should be.

B16 · 10-02-2003, 02:45 PM

yes, you can be streetable, don't know about smog laws where you are from though, but you will be running around 12:1 CR

SleEPeR_CRX · 10-02-2003, 03:28 PM

yes u can use them, but u should use b16 rods to.

Calesta · 10-02-2003, 04:27 PM

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Originally posted by SleEPeR_CRX@Oct 2 2003, 02:28 PM
yes u can use them, but u should use b16 rods to.

Why would you want to do that? You would lose more than 200cc of displacement...

B16 · 10-02-2003, 07:36 PM

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Originally posted by Calesta+Oct 2 2003, 12:27 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Calesta @ Oct 2 2003, 12:27 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-SleEPeR_CRX@Oct 2 2003, 02:28 PM
yes u can use them, but u should use b16 rods to.

Why would you want to do that? You would lose more than 200cc of displacement... [/b][/quote]
you wouldn't loose displacement, since the crank doesn't change size, but your compression ratio would drop a whole lot

Calesta · 10-02-2003, 07:50 PM

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Originally posted by B16+Oct 2 2003, 06:36 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(B16 @ Oct 2 2003, 06:36 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>

Quote:

Originally posted by Calesta@Oct 2 2003, 12:27 PM
<!--QuoteBegin-SleEPeR_CRX

Quote:

@Oct 2 2003, 02:28 PM
yes u can use them, but u should use b16 rods to.

Why would you want to do that? You would lose more than 200cc of displacement...

you wouldn't loose displacement, since the crank doesn't change size, but your compression ratio would drop a whole lot [/b][/quote]

Me = idiot, read wrong. That would be a HUGE compression drop though- totally defeating the purpose of using the CTR pistons.

saturn_boy96 · 10-03-2003, 12:23 PM

i live in wyojming so basically no smog laws. but the best i can get here is 91 octane.

i'm trying to decide which would be better, jdm p30 pistons or CTR's.

Calesta · 10-04-2003, 12:35 PM

Well, it looks like JDM P30 pistons will give you 11.3:1 compression, while the CTR pistons will run you up to 11.7:1. Both are streetable on 91 octane if you tune the engine well. Consider that Honda ships the S2000 with 11.0:1 compression and Toyota ships the Celica GT-S with 11.5:1 compression, and both have to run on 91 octane with a conservative tune.

saturn_boy96 · 10-05-2003, 10:24 PM

what kind of tuning stuff should i look into? would an SAFC be overkill?

saturn_boy96 · 10-06-2003, 04:27 PM

anyone know?

Calesta · 10-08-2003, 08:20 AM

SAFC or Hondata would be fine.

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10-04-2003, 12:35 PM	#9
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas / Fort Worth, TX Age: 32 Posts: 24,525 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 291	Well, it looks like JDM P30 pistons will give you 11.3:1 compression, while the CTR pistons will run you up to 11.7:1. Both are streetable on 91 octane if you tune the engine well. Consider that Honda ships the S2000 with 11.0:1 compression and Toyota ships the Celica GT-S with 11.5:1 compression, and both have to run on 91 octane with a conservative tune. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

10-08-2003, 08:20 AM	#12
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10-02-2003, 02:26 PM	#1
saturn_boy96 88 C1V1C 53D4N DR1V3R Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheridan, WY Age: 27 Posts: 1,507 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2006 Suzuki Aerio Rep Power: 31	Are CTR pistons streetable in a basically stock LS? just wondering cause those are cheaper than new stock pistons and they are cheaper than US or JDM b16a pistons.

10-03-2003, 12:23 PM	#8
saturn_boy96 88 C1V1C 53D4N DR1V3R Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheridan, WY Age: 27 Posts: 1,507 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2006 Suzuki Aerio Rep Power: 31	i live in wyojming so basically no smog laws. but the best i can get here is 91 octane. i'm trying to decide which would be better, jdm p30 pistons or CTR's.

10-05-2003, 10:24 PM	#10
saturn_boy96 88 C1V1C 53D4N DR1V3R Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheridan, WY Age: 27 Posts: 1,507 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2006 Suzuki Aerio Rep Power: 31	what kind of tuning stuff should i look into? would an SAFC be overkill?

10-06-2003, 04:27 PM	#11
saturn_boy96 88 C1V1C 53D4N DR1V3R Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheridan, WY Age: 27 Posts: 1,507 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2006 Suzuki Aerio Rep Power: 31	anyone know?

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