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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 03:24 PM
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Default where can i find aftermarket parts to rebuild my engine?

ive easily found forged pistons for my car, but it's really hard to find rods and camshafts
does anyone have any sites where i can find these?
 
Old Jul 29, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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i have some stuff ill sell you if you want... i have parts for a 4th gen accord i never used.... i have pistons, rings, water pump, oil pump, belts, every gasket.
 
Old Jul 29, 2007 | 04:25 PM
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And I have my old camshaft from my accord.... only had 40k on it with aem cam gear.
 
Old Jul 29, 2007 | 04:26 PM
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Default RE: where can i find aftermarket parts to rebuild my engine?

why havent you used them?
do you have...forged pistons and camshafts?
 
Old Jul 29, 2007 | 04:27 PM
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their not forged sorry... why would you use forged unless your turboing.... i found diff pistons to use and these ones were non returnable... there lighter than oem and they have thicker rings....
 
Old Jul 29, 2007 | 04:27 PM
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the camshaft is stock because i had a skunk 2 custom made instead
 
Old Jul 29, 2007 | 04:38 PM
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Default RE: where can i find aftermarket parts to rebuild my engine?

well, forged pistons work well at high RPMs and they're stronger
so i just thought i would go with forged, lol
do you know where i can find an aftermarket camshaft?
 
Old Jul 29, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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for our f22s its tough... i got mine custom made... you can call the company if you want... skunk 2 but it runs about a grand for a custom one with no valve springs or retainers.... if your looking to buy my pistons ill let them go dirt cheap.
 
Old Jul 29, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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yea, i will let you know
im just doing some reasearch right now and adding up all the prices so i know what im dealing with
 
Old Jul 29, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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k... forged pistons are good quality... go with wiesco pistons and eagle rods.
 



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