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Old May 19, 2008 | 11:25 AM
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Well I'm going to order my 3.905 forged pistons today and was wondering if anyone has anything to say between the difference in Mahle, Diamond and Probe pistons? There is only about $100.00 difference between all three so if I'm going to get a good set what would be recommended? I may run nitrous in the near future and boost in that forseeable future. Also, what rods are recommended to go along with a forged bottom end?

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Diamond all the way. eagle h beam rods to go with pistons. Thats what my engine is getting planted in it right now. good for a 200-250 shot and a little boost with the right heads and compression.
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I've got Probes with Scat H-Beam rods
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+1 for Diamond pistons/Eagle rods!
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Nobody for Mahle? I hear Mahle makes pretty good forged pistons and forged steel H beam rods.
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Diamonds are a harder alloy and better for spray. Prolly why they are telling you that.
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diamonds... and i stock pistons are malhe
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