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| Black22 |
 Dec 5 2011, 10:42 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 886 Joined: 1-November 07 From: Creswell, OR Member No.: 8,290 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
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?     |
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| Black22 |
Dec 8 2011, 01:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 886 Joined: 1-November 07 From: Creswell, OR Member No.: 8,290 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I have to tell you I was sweating it out after McMark mentioned something about the pin location. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) 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! |
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Black22 KB pistons Dec 5 2011, 10:42 PM
McMark That wrist pin is low. I just installed a set of ... Dec 5 2011, 10:57 PM
Mark Henry
That wrist pin is low. I just installed a set of... Dec 5 2011, 11:35 PM 7275914911 If they end up being for a 2.0 and not a 1.8then..... Dec 6 2011, 06:16 AM Black22
That wrist pin is [i]low. I just installed a set... Dec 6 2011, 10:50 AM Mark Henry Unfortunately I don't have a 1.8 piston kickin... Dec 6 2011, 11:23 AM Mark Henry Found one
1.8, 1.178" again from the top ... Dec 6 2011, 12:09 PM McMark I can't measure the ones I used since they... Dec 6 2011, 12:49 PM Black22
Found one
1.8, 1.178" again from the top... Dec 6 2011, 12:51 PM reharvey
Found one
1.8, 1.178" again from the to... Dec 6 2011, 01:53 PM Black22
Yeah, that's what the seller said. He had th... Dec 6 2011, 02:43 PM Mark Henry They still look high to me, did you actually measu... Dec 8 2011, 03:21 PM Black22
They still look high to me, did you actually meas... Dec 14 2011, 12:43 PM Mark Henry Sounds close for a 1.7/1.8, good score.
Mr. Henry... Dec 14 2011, 01:06 PM |
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