isthisnameok4u
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This seems to be common knowledge now but since I have a little collection growing I thought I should share it with pictures to back it up. First off yes b18 rods will fit in the d16/d17 engines ( and the d15b) but they have to be machined because the big end that connects to the crank in .044" too wide. After it is shaved down it will bolt to a d16/d17 crank with d16/d17 rod bearings. The piston pin is larger on the b18's so a special bushing must be used. With the cost of machine work to shave down the rods to fit, we are dropping a bit of money on "stock" rods. Is there another option?........yes