Rebuild question (K1 rods) balancing etc.

[dany10boy]

Hi all. If I rebuild my FS-DE with K1 rods, spec stg.2 clutch and Fidanza billet, and maybe UD pulleys, (looking to boost between 10-15psi) will I have to balance the engine? Can someone walk me through the rebuild/balance basics or suggest a good link for tips and info? Not finding too much solid info for this engine and processes.

What kinda set ups does everyone have, what are your experiences?

Thanks in advance.

 

[zhy]

what do you mean by balance?
you could get your cylinder walls honed for a bigger bore
but if you want higher boost, you'll definitively need forged rods AND piston, plus a good block machining, as well a port/polish, etc

 

[destineal]

I think he is talking about the crankshaft

 

[Spiced MSP]

you should always get the rotating assembly balanced as forged components are a little heavier than the stock internals

 

[dany10boy]

Miami peeps! Best machine shops in town? ? ? ?