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| jmargush |
Jan 19 2026, 07:22 PM
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 500 Joined: 8-June 04 From: Goshen, IN Member No.: 2,176 |
Is there a value/ market for used pistons and cylinders?
Particularly 1.8 Or is it just as good to scrap them for aluminum and steel $? |
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| didenpx |
Jan 22 2026, 08:37 AM
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 127 Joined: 1-September 23 From: Usa Member No.: 27,556 Region Association: North East States
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I'm so glad this topic came up!
I'm looking at re-commissioning a stroker engine with 103mm cylinders that I acquired along with some parts cars and miscellaneous stuff. I've been mulling cylinder options (recondition the ones that came with the engine, buy new cast iron cylinders from one of the usual suspects, or open the wallet for Nickies). I'm assuming that the cast iron cylinders that are available now are likely all coming from the same source somewhere in the PRC. Aside from the usual considerations of the longevity of large displacement cast iron cylinders, what is the consensus on quality of manufacture, etc.? |
jmargush Used pistons and cylinders value Jan 19 2026, 07:22 PM
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jmargush
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Superhawk996
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porschetub Scrap sorry ...thats the way it is ,cheers. Jan 21 2026, 06:11 PM
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Ninja
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Ninja
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There are ALWAYS EXCEPT... Jan 22 2026, 02:13 PM![]() ![]() |
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