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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 12:22 AM
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Best boost pistons for 5.3 turbo build

Probably going go with the Wiseco JY pistons but want to know if its worth the extra $$ to go full custom set?
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not sure if wiseco JY pistons are built for serious power. someone else chime in.
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Best piston for what? Need more input. Projected power/rpm?

The "best" piston would be a custom unit setup for your specific application by any of the large race piston manufacturers.
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Originally Posted by Forcefed86
Best piston for what? Need more input. Projected power/rpm?

The "best" piston would be a custom unit setup for your specific application by any of the large race piston manufacturers.
I'm looking to make between 850-950 RWHP out of this build.

Block is a L33 with stock heads Callie Comp H-beam, Stock crank, custom tickperformance cam, upgraded valvetrain( haven't decided yet) Borg Warner S480 83mm inducer 1.25 AR 9.5" race cover, Brutespeed PTFE 1400hp fuel system or Fast 1000hp fuel system, Meth kit, Ford 9" 35 spline wavetrac, RPM Level 5 4L80E, Holley EFI, Edelbrock Super Victor 4150, Wilson 4150 Intake Elbow, Wilson 90mm LSX TB... and so on.
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 03:20 PM
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Stock pistons have been over 1000hp so I'm sure the ones ur looking at will be fine I'm about to use the same jy piston on my 5.3 build
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Call up weisco and ask what the "JY dog" pistons are rated to HP wise. I've heard from 600-1200 FW hp from forum members and have still yet to hear a definite answer. Most of the names I trust tell me they are hype and no stronger than a 2005+ LS piston.

Best option IMO would be to bore it to a 5.7. (3.9x) and buy a piston known to handle the power you want. Diamond, JE, etc....
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Forcefed86
Call up weisco and ask what the "JY dog" pistons are rated to HP wise. I've heard from 600-1200 FW hp from forum members and have still yet to hear a definite answer. Most of the names I trust tell me they are hype and no stronger than a 2005+ LS piston.

Best option IMO would be to bore it to a 5.7. (3.9x) and buy a piston known to handle the power you want. Diamond, JE, etc....
No, I'll just buy a custom set or keep the stock
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Originally Posted by Forcefed86
Call up weisco and ask what the "JY dog" pistons are rated to HP wise. I've heard from 600-1200 FW hp from forum members and have still yet to hear a definite answer. Most of the names I trust tell me they are hype and no stronger than a 2005+ LS piston.

Best option IMO would be to bore it to a 5.7. (3.9x) and buy a piston known to handle the power you want. Diamond, JE, etc....
I don't think you can go 3.9x on that block since its the aluminum block.

I think he will be ok with just a set of the JY pistons from Wiseco.
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Im using these http://www.briantooleyracing.com/wis...-k474m965.html
at 950whp soon to be 1200.

Get some thick deck heads for it.
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Old Dec 30, 2013 | 03:27 PM
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Im using these http://www.briantooleyracing.com/wis...-k474m965.html
at 950whp soon to be 1200.

Get some thick deck heads for it.
What heads do you recommend?

I've been talking with Martin @Tickperformance a lot about this since I want to build it right the first time. I also have a friend building a 1400hp turbo 408, but that is another monster entirely. haha
Thanks for the help.
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DemonicZ,

You're in reno.. Go talk with Bill over at BME(Bill Miller Engineering) in Carson. He builds pistons for race duty vehicles, like Top Fuel and others, as well as street duty and everything in between.. Everything's done in house there for a great price, too.
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holy **** im in reno too. lol didnt even notice. ive heard of BME but dont know anyone that does business there. may have to go talk to him.
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Originally Posted by GR8GAME
DemonicZ,

You're in reno.. Go talk with Bill over at BME(Bill Miller Engineering) in Carson. He builds pistons for race duty vehicles, like Top Fuel and others, as well as street duty and everything in between.. Everything's done in house there for a great price, too.
Thanks man I'm just getting started in the LSX world.
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Old Dec 30, 2013 | 04:40 PM
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holy **** im in reno too. lol didnt even notice. ive heard of BME but dont know anyone that does business there. may have to go talk to him.
What do you have? I drive a red 98 Z with gunmetal wheels, black berger panel, annoyingly loud exhaust haha.
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Originally Posted by DemonicZ
What do you have? I drive a red 98 Z with gunmetal wheels, black berger panel, annoyingly loud exhaust haha.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...ack-build.html
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thanks man. you need any visual help just PM me.
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Originally Posted by LILHEMI
thanks man. you need any visual help just PM me.
Alright will do, I've almost got everything I need for the build, I'm waiting to get a lil beater or something before I start so I can still commute to work haha. Recommend anyone in particular for a repaint? I'm ditching my hey look cops I'm right here red to a dark gray or artic white.
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Originally Posted by DemonicZ
Alright will do, I've almost got everything I need for the build, I'm waiting to get a lil beater or something before I start so I can still commute to work haha. Recommend anyone in particular for a repaint? I'm ditching my hey look cops I'm right here red to a dark gray or artic white.
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