Help on L76 piston choice...new rings? forged pistons?
02-01-2012, 01:34 AM
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Help on L76 piston choice...new rings? forged pistons? So I just got a L76 and since it's apart (nothing wrong) I want to make it a solid motor now for NA and possible boost.
First thought was to do stock pistons with a good set of rings.
Now I'm considering a forged set. I don't want to give up much if any compression now since I may use for boost. I could run E85 when I go to boost setup.
So what 4" or 4.005" forged pistons are out there and where to buy at a good price? Or just get good rings?
Jason
First thought was to do stock pistons with a good set of rings.
Now I'm considering a forged set. I don't want to give up much if any compression now since I may use for boost. I could run E85 when I go to boost setup.
So what 4" or 4.005" forged pistons are out there and where to buy at a good price? Or just get good rings?
Jason
02-01-2012, 08:39 PM
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Forged pistons for sure. I would think you could crosshatch a good 4.000 bore and put 4.000 slugs in it but I didn't end up trying. Everyone said to get a torque plate hone done to .005" over. 4.000" pistons will limit your choices as well. Check out Summit for choices in both sizes. Probe (SCAT) pistons can be had for ~$500.
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I'd rather throw stone good rings on stock slugs. When I go to boost I could run E85 and play it safe. Local guys TTiX Vette made like 765 @ wheels on stock LS6. Just gotta watch tune closely.
