I read a lot about the KB Hypereutectic pistons but, I've not really heard about the Silv-o-lites. From what I researched these are hypereutectic pistons as well but, I can't seem to find the part number on the box anywhere online.
Anyone know if these definitely work as the 96mm "Big Bore" kit for a 1.8L? That's what the seller claimed and I got a screamin' deal for these.
Seriously, I paid less than a hundred bucks for this set!
Anyone?
That wrist pin is low. I just installed a set of Silvo-lites today, but they didn't look like that.
Try calling KB.
If they end up being for a 2.0 and not a 1.8then..
I would be very interested in taking them off your hands???
Good Luck
Unfortunately I don't have a 1.8 piston kicking around but from the top of the pin to the top of the piston
2.0, .933"
1.7, 1.184"
This is top of the pin not center of the pin, as I'm too lazy to figure out center.
I Know from the pic it's not a 2.0, a 1.7 piston should be in the ballpark of a 1.8 pin height.
Found one
1.8, 1.178" again from the top of the pin to the top of the piston.
I can't measure the ones I used since they're on the engine now.
Well after a few emails to KB and a call to European Motor Works here in the LA area, the mystery is solved!
KB said that they have only done Type 4 pistons for EMW. They told me to look for 1 of 2 numbers stamped on the skirt. Well there were NO #'s stamped and they did not recognize the p/n so they advised me to give EMW a call.
I talked to two people at EMW. Once we realized that the 99 number in the casting was the year they were produced, they had to go to an old catalog. They have since changed the p/n on the newer pistons. Well in the old catalog, there was my p/n! These are indeed 96mm pistons for a 1.8L with stock pin size!
I have to tell you I was sweating it out after McMark mentioned something about the pin location. He is the one who recommend I call KB directly though. Thanks McMark!
I'm glad I can use these and I grateful for the replies I received to point me I the right direction. You guys rock!
They still look high to me, did you actually measure them?
(sorry, I don't trust numbers on a box)
Sounds close for a 1.7/1.8, good score.
Mr. Henry is my dad.....
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