Hey All,
I've got a question on the rod bolt upgrade for a 12v OBDII VR with 112k on the clock. My specific setup is below (nothing too out of the ordinary).
I've just recently added the FMIC (originally had the ATP core) as well as the SRI and I'm looking to turn things up a notch. I'd like to kick it up to 18psi (running 14psi max now) however I've been doing a little homework before doing so and came across the infamous (to some) rod bolt debates.
What I'm after is should I do those or are they not needed at my power and boost levels. I feel like much of the talk regarding the necessity of upgrading these is surrounded by a lot of drama. Whether they are needed how they are installed etc. etc but i figured it wouldn't hurt to ask.
So I suppose it comes down to... How many of you out there running 18psi or even 20psi have bothered to install these (in the proper manner i.e. re-threading the rods or the improper manner i.e. just threading them in as-is)?
Is there a definitive level that someone can say the OEM bolts fail at?
Looking forward to the healthy banter.
I've got a question on the rod bolt upgrade for a 12v OBDII VR with 112k on the clock. My specific setup is below (nothing too out of the ordinary).
- C2 Stage II tune (circa 2008)
- Walboro Inline Pump
- 42# Bosch Injectors
- OEM 3bar FPR
- Schimmel Fuel Rail
- 9:1 SS Head Spacer
- DSR 256 Cams
- 3" DP and Exhaust
- Garrett T3 turbine - Stage 3 wheel & .82 A\R housing - T04E compressor with 60 trim wheel and .60 A\R housing
- Schimmel SRI
- 28x8x3.5 FMIC w/2.5" plumbing throughout
I've just recently added the FMIC (originally had the ATP core) as well as the SRI and I'm looking to turn things up a notch. I'd like to kick it up to 18psi (running 14psi max now) however I've been doing a little homework before doing so and came across the infamous (to some) rod bolt debates.
What I'm after is should I do those or are they not needed at my power and boost levels. I feel like much of the talk regarding the necessity of upgrading these is surrounded by a lot of drama. Whether they are needed how they are installed etc. etc but i figured it wouldn't hurt to ask.
So I suppose it comes down to... How many of you out there running 18psi or even 20psi have bothered to install these (in the proper manner i.e. re-threading the rods or the improper manner i.e. just threading them in as-is)?
Is there a definitive level that someone can say the OEM bolts fail at?
Looking forward to the healthy banter.