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Mar 18, 2005 | 03:26 PM

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From: Johnston, IA,

Piston questions

I am having some machine work done to my block, and while its out, i was thinking of going with forged pistons. On kind of a budget, but what kind are suggest, what brands are people having good luck with? also the cylinder walls wheren't to bad, but the machine shop said they will clean them up with a hone. if they hone it, what size pistons am I going to need? I noticed Mahle makes them in 3.903 and 3.905 what type of clearence do i want between the cylinder walls and the pistons?

Mar 18, 2005 | 11:21 PM

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that depends on the piston mfg. dont finish the cyls. untill you have the pistons you will be using.Speed pro has a forged piston that is not two expensive.around $420.00 retail

Mar 18, 2005 | 11:26 PM

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Diamond is nice but JE is a little better.

Mar 19, 2005 | 08:11 PM

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They usually match the bore to the piston and per the maufacture

Mar 19, 2005 | 08:44 PM

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Mar 22, 2005 | 10:00 PM

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are the stock pistons dished at all? I have been looking at different pistons, and have been trying to find out what will and will not work with the TREX. I'm betting a domed piston wouldn't work, but will a flattop piston work?

Mar 22, 2005 | 10:25 PM

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From: Fayettenam, North Cakalki

The stockers are Flattops with no valve reliefs.

Depending on the compression and quench you are looking for would determine whether or not you need a dome or a flattop

Brad