Some of you know that 99SI was one of my first customers. We built him a stock block b16 that revved to 9800rpms an sometimes 10,000. The motor lasted an outstanding 40,000 miles +. He had a long powerband that peaked at 175whp@9300. But all good things must come to an end. Heres what happens when you rev a motor out that far for that long:

Original Specs:
B16 Short Block
PR3 Pistons (stock)
ARP 9mm Rod bolts
Stock rods
rotating assembly balanced professionally
Rocket Motorsports M22X Cams
Rocket motorsports Valvetrain
Omnipower Flat Face High Compression valves
milled head .30
AEBS intake manifold
DC JDM 4-1 Header 2.5in collector

Head looks in great shape considering


Block
Pistons look good, normal carbon build up


The bad
#3 Rod bearing


#4 Rod Bearing