Norcy91
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On an X16XE with powerbox, exhaust system from the manifold back (and likely to get little bits of abuse ) really needed? I always thought the bottom ends of these engines were like a chocolate kettle, so is it worth spending that extra £70 or whatever they cost?
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tom_simes
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Are you going to be upping the rev limit? If so, then definitely.
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Jed D
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id imagine it'll be well worth doing![](/board/images/smile/thumbs.gif)
the bottom end doesnt need to be so strong with the restricted inlet on
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shaunmods
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I've got them on mine. I thought I might as well upgrade them while mine was in bits as they had to be changed anyway. Not a big deal though really unless your planning what Tom said
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Norcy91
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quote: Originally posted by shaunmods
I've got them on mine. I thought I might as well upgrade them while mine was in bits as they had to be changed anyway. Not a big deal though really unless your planning what Tom said
Well i've got a 2nd engine on an engine stand that i'm rebuilding so thought if i was going to do it, now would be a good time
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corsadonk
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Only if the rev limit is higher.
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AlexW
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If you're rebuilding a engine completely, fit them IMO.
Remember you need to get the caps machined.
[Edited on 13-04-2011 by AW06]
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AlexW
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Another thought, If you wanted to make it rock solid, Steel rods and ARP's, I know of some for sale if your interested U2U me.
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Sport_1
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I have them in but my limter is 7800
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philip2
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stock balanced rods should do near 8k rpm which is pretty good tbh, but if went steel rods they tend to be for a floating piston so would need new pistons too.
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