Black FormulaLs1

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trying to figure out who makes the best bang for buck forged pistons rods for a stock Ci LS1..as well as Clevite bearings 77 or federal Mogul ...

I have tried looking on ebay for a complete rebuild kit for my LS1 but nobody offers it..thanks
Gregg

BIG_MIKE2005

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Best bang for the buck rods I'd say are the Callies. they can be had for under $600.

MM98

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Diamond pistons & eagle h-beams here.

SoCal01z28

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manley has their H-beams on sale right now, i picked up a set of 6.125's for $490

Sigforty

I am running Diamond pistons with Manley rods.

slow trap

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compstar rods with mahle pistons in my wheezer. pretty much most of the h beam rods will handle quite a bit of power.eagle,scat,manley. piston wise i guess it depends on what you plan to do with the motor but a regular forged piston like the mahle or similar will handle over 700 rw without any issues imo. if i planned on boosting big or spraying 250 + then is when i would look into a nitrous/turbo specific piston.

Black FormulaLs1

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sweetness thanks for all the help!!! will start looking into any pckg deals that are out there

KCS

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You can usually find SCAT or Eagle rods on ebay for about $350-$400. I think SDPC even has forged replacement pistons for cheap too, around $500.

I'm actually getting rid of my stuff, I don't know if you're wanting a dished piston or not but you can check it out if you like:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...93#post7557293

Kent

2 SSlow

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I'm running Scat H-beams, and probe forged pistons. Motor sounds better, and quieter than the stock ever was. No piston slap or any of that ****. Clevite 77 bearings, ls7 lifters, ported oil pump, etc. Holds a nice 45+ oil pressure at idle at idle

racer7088

Eagle has great on-center LS1 rods in 6.125 and 6.200 long and Callies has their Compstars in 6.125. These are probably the best bang for teh buck in that order.

racer7088

Probe has the least expensive forged LS1 pistons for the 346. I mostly use Wiseco and Diamond which are a little more expensive but also more robust as well.