What pistons? Options

[shandyhaggis]

Hi all


Im restoring a US 1976 2.0 with a 1973 2.0 engine (not sure how that happened but hey). Im in the UK and these are as rare as hens teeth.

Ive decided to retrofit a standard FI system (currently gathering the relevant bits).

My engine builder has suggested a Web cam - WEB #73 262/262 duration 0.426 lift which I believe is correct.

Any ideas on what pistons I should use? The 73 engine has bus pistons which are in good shape but if Im going to the expense of rebuilding then I feel I should put something better back in.

Im not looking to build a hot rod just a nice reliable fun motor.

My engine chap is suggesting Keith and Black pistons (96mm). Would that work or are there better options?

thanks

Andrew

[Java2570]

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Call European Motorworks - they are great and have very good prices. Also, Type 4 store has been very good as well. On my current 2.0L D Jet engine I rebuilt, I used a stock cam grind from EMW and reused my flat top KS pistons. I'm not sure I'd go with a Webcam 73 cam for an otherwise stock engine with D Jet. I ended up with buying a cam kit from Type 4 store (9590) and KB pistons and jugs from EMW. I have not built this engine (2056) yet as I'm still gathering some parts but I've read that the 9590 cam will be a better fit for D Jet than the Web 73....although some tuning will be required for any non stock cam setup. Anyway, my 2 cents only, talk to more of the great folks here! Jon

[shandyhaggis]

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Call European Motorworks - they are great and have very good prices. Also, Type 4 store has been very good as well. On my current 2.0L D Jet engine I rebuilt, I used a stock cam grind from EMW and reused my flat top KS pistons. I'm not sure I'd go with a Webcam 73 cam for an otherwise stock engine with D Jet. I ended up with buying a cam kit from Type 4 store (9590) and KB pistons and jugs from EMW. I have not built this engine (2056) yet as I'm still gathering some parts but I've read that the 9590 cam will be a better fit for D Jet than the Web 73....although some tuning will be required for any non stock cam setup. Anyway, my 2 cents only, talk to more of the great folks here! Jon

Thanks Jon

sadly I think the webcam is already 'purchased' by the builder so Im obliged to go with it. I will contact Euro motorworks though.

I need to read more about the standard FI for the 2.0. What are you able to adjust for tuning? I thought it was a fairly sealed thing with only a co adjustment.

Ive got soo much to learn :-)

Thankfully Im in the right place!

thanks

Andrew