what pistons to use
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Staging Lane
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: OKC, oklahoma
what pistons to use I was just wondering what brand pistons everyone is using for their forged set ups. I am thinking either Ross, JE, or Diamond. I am also wondering which rods you guys are running. I plan on pushing this motor pretty hard. Lot of boost and nitrous.
thanks for your help
thanks for your help
I am running
Diamond Coated -15cc dish pistons
Eagle H-beam rods and
L-19 rod bolts.
Iron Block
4.03" Bore
Im shooting for 600 rwhp and low 10's high 9's
Kyle
Diamond Coated -15cc dish pistons
Eagle H-beam rods and
L-19 rod bolts.
Iron Block
4.03" Bore
Im shooting for 600 rwhp and low 10's high 9's
Kyle
Last edited by NA$TY-TA; Jun 1, 2004 at 11:53 PM.
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Originally Posted by Chris@AP-Engineering
Diamonds all the way!! If you need help selecting the right piston for your combo feel free to give me a shout. I know a little bit about pistons 
Thanks
Thanks
YOU might know a little.... since you used to work at Diamond and head up there LS1 stuff......... maybe just a little.......
On The Tree
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From: northeast
Originally Posted by Chris@AP-Engineering
Diamonds all the way!! If you need help selecting the right piston for your combo feel free to give me a shout. I know a little bit about pistons
Thanks
Thanks
Chris was always helpful in piston selection and answering any technical questions that Scott had. Diamond is a great company that puts their all into making a great product and they take pride in their workmanship and taking care of their customers. So call Chris @ AP-Engineering and he'll get you in the right direction with the best piston money can buy.
Wendy
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I was reading Corky Bell's Supercharged! book last night and he went through piston selection. I found the difference between hypertunetic(sp?) and forged pistons very interesting. He mentioned that forged piston have a greater heat expansion rate than the cast aluminum pistons. This means you'll need a larger gap between the cylinder wall and the piston. He says that engine life can be shortened because of cold starts and this larger gap can cause damage to the piston and/or cylinder wall when no oil is present.
Is this just the nature of the beats or have the LS1 engine builders found a way around this? Would a forged piston neccessitate a different kind of engine oil? Has anyone every sprayed their pistons with oil to help cool them down?
Mike
Is this just the nature of the beats or have the LS1 engine builders found a way around this? Would a forged piston neccessitate a different kind of engine oil? Has anyone every sprayed their pistons with oil to help cool them down?
Mike
