20V Blacktop ConRods

[86Pilot]

So the 20V BT original conrods seem extremely flimsy and weak.



I guess they will do ok on a stock engine but because I'm in the process of assembling mine from scratch, it seems a good idea to make sure that I have a solid connection between crank and piston.

What conrods have you guys been using in your blacktops?

I'm considering the Brian Crower ones
(42mm and 20mm pins)

Center to Center Length -- 4.803"

Big End Bore -- 1.772"

Big End Width -- 0.859"

Pin Bore -- 0.787"

Pin Width -- 0.859"

Weight -- 415 Grams



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brian-Crower-S...1919wt_822

As for the pistons, I guess the OEM ones will have do. And I can only find TODA pistons for the BT (apparently different form the Silvertop) which are extremely expensive.

The idea is a bit more compression as I will have to skim the head and maybe later go for more lift and a bit more duration on the cams.