Cylinders & Pistons Options

[Sycolyst]

Greetings all,

I have a 1975 2.0L motor that I'm rebuilding for my 74. The engine code is a GC. I am wanting to bump the motor to a 2056 (96x71) and have been researching cylinder and pistons kits. These kits range anywhere from $3200 to $350. My goal is to create a dependable solid running 914, not a race car or some hopped up timebomb that melts down in 10,000 miles. The engine will be fit with duel Weber 40 IDF's. Yes, I will be changing the camshaft to account for the Webers. So,....what recommendations should I consider for the purchase of these cylinders/pistons?

Nickie$ (stupid money)
Cast / forged
Hypereutectic
Biral liner
Stroker
JE Forged

Looking for your recommendations to help me determine the best value for this build.

Thanks in advance,
JWB

[TheCabinetmaker]

I have Keith Black pistons, bored oem cylinders(best way to go), raby 9550 cam, chromolly pushrods, 911 swivel feet adjusters, and stock heads with djet.
Runs great, lots of fun. About $4000 invested. 30,000 miles with no problems.

[BeatNavy]

I have Keith Black pistons, bored oem cylinders(best way to go), raby 9550 cam, chromolly pushrods, 911 swivel feet adjusters, and stock heads with djet.
Runs great, lots of fun. About $4000 invested. 30,000 miles with no problems.

When I did my 2056 I went with a setup almost exactly like Curt's here. Ran like a champ before I swapped it for the 2270.

You should have a plan, though. Most notably, what's your desired CR? That may impact your choice of piston with respect to chamber volume. I originally purchased AA with valve relief and biral coated cylinders. I then realized, belatedly, that I'd be better off with the Keith Black flat tops for my desired CR. The heads were prepped and ceramic coated by Len Hoffman. It ran incredibly cool with head temps rarely exceeding 290.

From what I read Nickies are overkill for most applications, especially if you're not exceeding 96mm.