Stock rebuild or go forged????
07-18-2010, 05:53 AM
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Stock rebuild or go forged???? Ok guys i have started doing research and so far i havent found a reason to build a new motor with forged parts since i have NO plans to boost or juice it .All i want is a low 12 sec dd so would i be ok with using the stock crank, rods and pistons or should i get new piston's?
07-18-2010, 08:57 AM
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I faced the same issue and decided to go with stock crank and rods (with aftermarket rod bolts) and replaced the pistons with Mahle forged pistons for the stock rod length. The Mahle's already have valve reliefs and the crank and rods are supposed to be extremely stout. PM me if you go this route, as the prices for the Mahle pistons vary widely.
07-18-2010, 03:29 PM
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Why spend the money if its not boosted,juiced or revving to the moon?
Yeah thats wat i was thinking about doing (just piston's) but wanted some insight from the guys that now more about these motors then i do
I faced the same issue and decided to go with stock crank and rods (with aftermarket rod bolts) and replaced the pistons with Mahle forged pistons for the stock rod length. The Mahle's already have valve reliefs and the crank and rods are supposed to be extremely stout. PM me if you go this route, as the prices for the Mahle pistons vary widely.
