Dr.Goat

Ok guys, so i have been researching for a bit now and can't decide. My car is going twin turbo soon. (04 gto) Looking to be around 650-700hp max. Should i upgrade just rod bolts and pistons and have everything balenced. Or should i upgrade rods and pistons? Or what do you recommend?

Burken01

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I would do rods while your in there. Make a fresh engine.

Then you can take that engine past 700hp later on down the road if you wish, keep the options open.

elephantrider

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if your budget allows, i'd upgrade everything while your in there.

Dr.Goat

Ya, haha I have a feeling I may up the power at some point. Do you guys like scat rods? Maybe use scat rods and je pistons? I'm not sure. What options do you recommend.

Burken01

iTrader: (88)

I've used eagle h-beam rods and diamond Pistons in the past.

Most aftermarket pistons are usually made of 2618 aluminum so they are all similar in that regard.

JakeFusion

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Wiseco pistons are very good off the shelf. Come with the ring package too. Around $700-750. Then you can grab some Scat, Manley, K1, or Compstar H-Beam rods. Compstar probably the best there, but most expensive. Get with ARP 2000 rod bolts.

Dr.Goat

Thanks for the info guys! I just want to make sure everything is done right.