I'm going to do some mild mod to the engine: 11:1 piston, new springs and porting. Do I need to replace the rod or should I be ok. I just looking for a little more power and reliability. I do not drag or race.

 

Add a Stage One HotCam and use stock valve springs and she should **** and git!!!!![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

I forgot to write down I am having a stage 2 cam put in. Is that too much?

 

Sounds like your putting some healthy mods in there, I would say that you are right on the edge of getting a new rod. It's your call, you rod will more than likely hold up, mine has. I suggest that if you have the extra money and a little bit more extra time do it, just to get it done. Maybe add a longer rod for extra cc's no point in spending money on the same size rod if your replacing it [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] You do know you will have to have the case split, and take it somewhere to get the counter balance pulled to get a new rod on right?

 

for the 11:1 you do not have to get a new rod........supposedly.........I never had any prollems with mine..........and there are people out there running 686 12:1 with the stock rod.........I guess people are luckier than I am..........

 

You say others are luckier than you...what has happened to you?

 

nothing yet.........and I hope it stays that way........*knock Knock*

 

If you have a lot of time on your engine I would replace it. Go with the stage 1 cam.

 

it's an 03. about 50 hrs. What would be the difference between a stage 1 and stage 2?
I dont want to spend the extra money if I dont have to, but I will if I should.

 

Hey guys how much are carillo rods?