pistons and rods....

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Well, any of the big brands out there will work. It just really depends on what your goals are, power wise. It is highly recommended to use flat "dished" pistons on turbo applications to squeeze in more volume of air. Look into forged internal upgrades since they proven to be stronger than cast. These are my choices for brands, in order of my preference:

PISTONS:
-Wiseco (ceramic coated)
-CP
-Arias
-JE

RODS:
-Manley/Full-Race
-Pauter
-Crower
-Eagle H-beam

Bearings:
-ACL
-OEM

Head Studs:
-Golden Eagle
-AEBS
-ARP

Be advised that some companies only offer certain sizes on pistons. So, it may prevent you from picking the company that you really like. When it comes ordering pistons, talk to a representative instead of buying directly online. There are a few reason why. For one, not all turbo pistons are flat dished. Second, your crank stroke and rods must be taken into consideration to target the compression that you want. For example, I had to "mill" my head 20 thousandth just to achieve a 9.2:1 compression. When the current combination I have and NO head milling, I would've end up with a 8.1:1 (... or something really low) compression.

Goodluck. If you need more technical assistance, I would contact Earl from Honda-Tech. He is a superb guy to deal with and will work with you to achieve your goal at the same time, give you great deals! Or just let me know and I'll get you in touch with Terry (Boostfed) at Honda-Tech since Earl gets busy sometimes.