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Mahle Pistons good or no good?

Old 12-19-2010, 09:19 PM
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Default Mahle Pistons good or no good?

need to replace rings and pistons just curious if the mahle pistons are good to use. i know diamond is recommended but i found the rings and pistons for 600$ and was looking to go with those. has anyone had trouble with this brand?

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Old 12-19-2010, 09:57 PM
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my opinion is i like them, i had a 370 turbo car with the pistons that i never had trouble out of them and the motor i am building now i am using mahle pistons
Old 12-20-2010, 01:51 AM
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FYI thats who makes the stock piston also.
Old 12-20-2010, 08:16 AM
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Made just shy of 800 on a used set of forged -4cc's. I've had no problems with them
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We sell a ton of them with no problems. Good Product at a good price!
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Yeah, good pistos. I'm partial to Wiseco on my builds.
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ok cool thanks alot guys
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It depends on the build. For NA and small power-adders, Mahle stuff is nice. But for anything that's going to see a significant shot of nitrous or boost, I'd recommend the Wiseco's!
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