DSS Racing Pistons
12-18-2009, 07:20 AM
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DSS Racing Pistons Guys I have been quoted a shortblock from a well repsected shop who recommends DSS Racing pistons.
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I have done a quick search but couldn't find anything. I would really appreciate any input.
www.NOT-A-SPONSOR.com.org.gov.net.edu
I have done a quick search but couldn't find anything. I would really appreciate any input.
12-21-2009, 11:09 AM
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Since they dont appear to have their own foundry for making pistons, I m guessing they are someone elses, that they machine the "x" into the skirt.
I ve built 100+ engines and never had a skirt or wall problem, so my first thought is marketing. They look like je's maybe? I searched also, but didnt look at pictures. The pictures on their site are probably taken from who ever the maker is. Lots of places, take a product, make a small change then call it their OWN. This is very very very common among crankshafts. They will buy the same china made crank, unfinished (for even cheaper) then finish the machine work to the proper journal size and radius then cal it made in usa and mark it up 500%.
I ve built 100+ engines and never had a skirt or wall problem, so my first thought is marketing. They look like je's maybe? I searched also, but didnt look at pictures. The pictures on their site are probably taken from who ever the maker is. Lots of places, take a product, make a small change then call it their OWN. This is very very very common among crankshafts. They will buy the same china made crank, unfinished (for even cheaper) then finish the machine work to the proper journal size and radius then cal it made in usa and mark it up 500%.
12-21-2009, 12:59 PM
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Since they dont appear to have their own foundry for making pistons, I m guessing they are someone elses, that they machine the "x" into the skirt.
I ve built 100+ engines and never had a skirt or wall problem, so my first thought is marketing. They look like je's maybe? I searched also, but didnt look at pictures. The pictures on their site are probably taken from who ever the maker is. Lots of places, take a product, make a small change then call it their OWN. This is very very very common among crankshafts. They will buy the same china made crank, unfinished (for even cheaper) then finish the machine work to the proper journal size and radius then cal it made in usa and mark it up 500%.
I ve built 100+ engines and never had a skirt or wall problem, so my first thought is marketing. They look like je's maybe? I searched also, but didnt look at pictures. The pictures on their site are probably taken from who ever the maker is. Lots of places, take a product, make a small change then call it their OWN. This is very very very common among crankshafts. They will buy the same china made crank, unfinished (for even cheaper) then finish the machine work to the proper journal size and radius then cal it made in usa and mark it up 500%.
Wiseco and Mahle
everyone else buys 2618 aerospace grade forgings from the same foundry
with their own dies.
I'm talking, Diamond, JE, CP, Arias etc.
12-22-2009, 10:28 AM
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Do you think those are from the wholesaler most use? Or are they from a dealer like je, diamond aria, etc.....? Because , considering the volume a smaller shop would use, I doubt they are from the wholesale foundry. Probably a dealer dont you think?
12-22-2009, 10:32 AM
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FWIW, DSS is a bigger name in the Ford world. I have a friend with a 306" SBF with their pistons, and it has taken some serious abuse in the way of a 150 shot for about year, then a 6 psi supercharger setup, and now they are being fed by a T76. No issues so far, and they are at least 10 years old...
12-22-2009, 11:39 AM
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12-22-2009, 03:00 PM
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DSS is all about marketing. They also sell expensive main-cap and lifter-valley girdles and tell people it'll make the factory 302 block hold together longer. And they'll CNC a "Level 10" logo into a factory 302 block and charge hundreds more for it.
Go with a reputable supplier of LSx pistons.
Go with a reputable supplier of LSx pistons.
12-23-2009, 03:45 AM
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More on the blue oval side of motors, but that doesnt mean they cant make a good piston for the bowtie side. I dont think theyll sabotage there products due to the rival lol.
heard tons of good stuff about there ford shortblocks but I would most likely go with a brand like Diamond or JE
heard tons of good stuff about there ford shortblocks but I would most likely go with a brand like Diamond or JE
12-23-2009, 08:56 AM
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DSS has been building my motor and making my pistons for YEARS.. I have run 7.88 @ 176 in a 3400lbs car with limited rules. We had one of my pistons on display at PRI that had over 500passes on it and probably 50+ dyno pulls.. I have done EXTENSIVE R&D for them with their Xtreme pistons. We were even able to test 4032 pistons and run 8.80s on a NON INTERCOOLED Vortech setup with no piston failure. Please call DSS and ask for TOM. Tell him Bob Kurgan sent ya!
thanks bob
thanks bob
Hi Bob. you tell 'em....
12-23-2009, 03:51 PM
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More on the blue oval side of motors, but that doesnt mean they cant make a good piston for the bowtie side. I dont think theyll sabotage there products due to the rival lol.
heard tons of good stuff about there ford shortblocks but I would most likely go with a brand like Diamond or JE
heard tons of good stuff about there ford shortblocks but I would most likely go with a brand like Diamond or JE
