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What 96mm pistons to buy? |
Demick |
Jul 19 2004, 10:08 AM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257 |
I'm building a 2056 motor, #73 webcam, 8 to 8.5:1 compression, etc. Not a race motor or anything. But I'm wondering what pistons and cylinders are recommended.
There are the Mahle sets, but I think these are dished heads for fairly low compressions (close to US stock C.R.). I've also heard that these may not be available anymore. There are the AA japanese made set like these on e-bay. Generally I've heard good things about these and am currently leaning toward them: AA P&C's on ebay There are some of these hypereutectic piston sets also on e-bay. Haven't heard anything about them, but the difference in thermal expansion concerns me. hypereutectic on ebay There are also the Keith Black sets. Maybe similar to the hypereutectie ones listed above? I only know the name and not much else about these. That's all that I know of. And no, don't suggest Nickies or any of those real high dollar sets. Sadly, they are simply not in my price range! Thanks! Demick |
Jake Raby |
Jul 20 2004, 04:58 PM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
Those "Used" cylinder hve something that NONE of the new ones do- The correct cast iron material for proper expansion!
I'll take a 30 year old, German part after its been ran over by a Bulldozer and rebuilt- over new junk that has no qualioty control and made in some 3rd world country for a nickel an hour! Its easy to see OEM cylinders, they have an 029 or 039 part number near the base. I have literally put my name on over a thousand engines with OEM bored cylinders- please don't argue with me that anything beats them after they are properly set up for the 96mm bore. Even the older aftermarket OEM replacement cylinders are better than the new junk that graces our market today! Hell they come out of the box with cracks, tapers, incorrect roughness averages and inconsistent skirt clearances. Lose a few thousand dollars because of junk parts, and see how you like it. keep in mind that 80% of what we build runs a 96mm bore, I know those cylinders like the veins on my own penis! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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