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Old 06-02-2009, 08:21 AM
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Does any one know if the OS speed sleeve and piston would work in a OS V-Spec. Thanks...
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Does any one know if the OS speed sleeve and piston would work in a OS V-Spec. Thanks...
Yes you are good to go!
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yup they are a direct fit.
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yes and make sure to get a speed rod as well
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Originally Posted by Robert.Hull
yes and make sure to get a speed rod as well
You only need the Speed connecting rod when using a Speed crank due to the difference in the oiling hole location. Using a Speed piston and sleeve doesn't require the conn rod.
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Originally Posted by Robert.Hull
yes and make sure to get a speed rod as well




I see posts like this all the time ..


The stock V-spec crank is not like the speed version , no need for a extra hole on the con rod as the stock part has a hole inside the crank pin journal already...

So whats the need for two holes ?


If you do use the speed rod, should`nt you also mate it with the speed crank as well ?
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2 holes are better than one...
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Originally Posted by JoeyTheRocket
Yes you are good to go!
Thanks again...
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Originally Posted by SkarTisu
You only need the Speed connecting rod when using a Speed crank due to the difference in the oiling hole location. Using a Speed piston and sleeve doesn't require the conn rod.
the speed rod is machined better and it doesn't wear as easy as the stock v-spec rod

and there is nothing wrong with more oil getting on the shaft
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Originally Posted by Robert.Hull
the speed rod is machined better and it doesn't wear as easy as the stock v-spec rod

and there is nothing wrong with more oil getting on the shaft
Agreed. It is a good upgrade, but not nessicary for this application. If you are buying a rod, go with the speed one. If you already have a normal v-spec rod, it will work fine.
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Originally Posted by JAMMINKRAZY
Agreed. It is a good upgrade, but not nessicary for this application. If you are buying a rod, go with the speed one. If you already have a normal v-spec rod, it will work fine.
I was told the speed rod is heavier. Is this true?
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Originally Posted by l3asher
I was told the speed rod is heavier. Is this true?
Not sure really. It's possible, but I doubt it.
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Tower has the p/s/r for 179.. p/s for 149..

pay the xtra 30 bucks and get the set, while you're at it use the coupon code to get 25 bucks off.
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i have the ninja p/s in mine. i plan on puttin the speed rod in about a gallon mark. so maybe a month
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Originally Posted by l3asher
I was told the speed rod is heavier. Is this true?
i weighted the two rods on a digital scale not the best one
only goes in one gram increments . they are both
3 grams ea but when i put them both on it comes up
7 grams need a better scale
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