These are B6T 323 GTX rods right???? (please confirm!)

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These are B6T 323 GTX rods right???? (please confirm!)

Postby rjr666 » Tue Sep 26, 2006 6:51 pm

Just bought these rods, they appear to be in good condition, yet to have them crack tested. But just want to confirm these are B6 turbo rods before I go any futher... Thanks :)

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There 12.94mm thick

Piston end is: OD 32.31mm

3/4 of the way up is a marking '4 'and '3' on others, the width there is:32.84mm

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Postby kitkat » Tue Sep 26, 2006 9:54 pm

pay close attention to how the rod starts thick and ends skinny unline the stock ones.... (hope that makes sense)

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Postby Russellb » Tue Sep 26, 2006 10:00 pm

MX5 Rods on the Left
ANd B6T Rods on the Right
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Postby rjr666 » Tue Sep 26, 2006 10:03 pm

Thanks fellas!!!

the engine building continues...

oh and i paid 190delivered from america. The shipping just about doubled the price of what i bought them for in american dollars :shock: lol

Just also received a mazdaspeed oil pump and engine mounts too.

Now going to sourse the pistons, I can get Ariais Pistons 8.5:1 for $840 in aus, arp head studs $105, ARP main bolts $190, ARP Rod Bolts (yet to price) ACL Race Bearings $120, ACL rod bearings $85, Genuine Mazda Gasket Kit $409, Heavy duty valve spring set from USA $95. Plus labour... :frown: ahhhh shiiiiit!
Got my commetic head gasket thanks to sean too :D
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Postby sabretooth » Wed Sep 27, 2006 1:18 am

$105 for ARP headstuds?? Are you able to get two sets by any chance?

And yes, as the owner of some B6T rods - what you have are indeed B6T rods. Mine are pictured here:

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Postby rjr666 » Wed Sep 27, 2006 10:35 am

Maybe if we orderd together...not sure if there same for BP though?? But Ive PM'd you with the details...

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