Super6 N GA

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Does someone make an off the shelf forged turbo piston for a 5.3..i did a search and didn't come up with anything......thanks Bob

LS1NOVA

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Not sure but if your boring the block, you can bore it to make a 346 and then use off the shelf pistons and gain some cubes.

Super6 N GA

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i didn't want to bore the block but i have looked into boring it out to a 346..i would like to keep the meat in the cylinders if i can find some pistons..if not i guess i will see how far the stock pistons will take me.......Bob

slow67

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Wiseco makes forged 5.3L pistons. Even stroker 5.3L (3.78/3.8 bore 4" stroke) pistons.

Super6 N GA

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i will give them a call and thanks again...............Bob

Super6 N GA

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i called Wiseco today and the guy told me they have pistons for the 5.3...thanks slow67...i'll find out how good they are..just got to get some 317's to get the compression down...plan on running a 88 turbo....Bob

old motorhead

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I'm betting Wiseco makes a piston that will be fine with stock heads. What static c/r are you shooting for?

Super6 N GA

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their catalog shows anywhere from 10.25 to 10.4 with a 61cc head. i am thinking with a 71cc head like the 317's i should be around 9.0 which should be perfect for some high boost. i would leave it stock on the bottom but i would like to get a little more rpm out of the motor. that's why i want a good set of rods and pistons..i would like to rev it to 7k if needed from time to time..i figured with an 88 it should be a fun ride thanks Bob

trav-tech

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I rev my stock rod/piston short block to 7k every pass at the track. It has mellings hv oil pump and clevite77 rod bearings and arp rod bolts. It made 665rwhp 582ftlbs @15psi on a 76mm Turbo. Heads have never been off the block.

Super6 N GA

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That's pretty impressive..these engines are tough....i am trying to get into the 8's with a 3400lb car that's shaped like a brick..i am gonna hunt some more weight out of it but it's hard......thanks Bob