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Old 06-25-2009 | 07:09 PM
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Keep in mind, i'm new to this, but I have an LQ-4 motor with a t76 front mount turbo going on that motor. If I upgrade the pistons, any suggestions on what name brand pistons to replace the stock ones with?
Old 06-25-2009 | 07:29 PM
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Old 06-25-2009 | 09:06 PM
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beware of mahle. most of their off the shelf pistons are 4032 alloy. 4032 is less forgiving than the 2618 alloy used in their custom pistons as well as by others. most shelf fi pistons from wiseco, je, diamond, ect are 2618 alloy.
Old 06-26-2009 | 04:19 AM
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Think about forged rods, too.
Old 06-26-2009 | 08:36 AM
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Read what ChevyChad has posted! +1 and awesome car Chad!
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Thanks man preciate it




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