Having to replace scarred pistons
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I see in the classifieds section "For Sale - 6 good pistons" or 7 or whatever. Will mfg's like Diamond, Mahle, Ross, etc sell pistons indiviually? If so, where do I have to go or who do I have to talk to to do so? If they definitely wll not please let me know so I can get my six good pistons listed for sale.
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thanks for the response. Might be able to save a buck or two this way ![Thumb](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies2/thumb.gif)
Any idea on what they typically charge per piston? Just lookin for ballpark
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I know with Diamond it depends on the type of piston you need. If it's a type of custom piston they have to sell them to you in a run of 4 pistons. Like my pistons are the 3.905 bore forged pistons and they run $107.58 each but if I had to replace one of them I'd have to purchase four of them at a total of $430.32. It all depends on the type of pistons you have. Each manufacturer will be different.
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I'd prefer to buy all eight but I'm planning on going back with the same setup so I really find it a waste to buy 6 more than I really need and have even more shelf decorations than I already have.
By the way, mine are Diamonds and I'm pretty sure they are NOT custom which will hopefully benefit me. I bought the shortblock assembled and I'm gonna have to grab a pt# and call Diamond to check.
I guess I could give the extra 6 to my wife she always complaining "Why don't you ever buy me diamonds?"
By the way, mine are Diamonds and I'm pretty sure they are NOT custom which will hopefully benefit me. I bought the shortblock assembled and I'm gonna have to grab a pt# and call Diamond to check.
I guess I could give the extra 6 to my wife she always complaining "Why don't you ever buy me diamonds?"
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I had 6 diamond boost pistons that I was going to put in a 347, tried to get 2 matching replacements, and it was a no go. They had different skirt lengths and what not. Sent the box back, they said they couldn't find a match, and I'd have to buy a new set. Ended up getting a new set from victory racing and ended up selling them (losing my *** of course) and the rest of the project, lol.
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I had 6 diamond boost pistons that I was going to put in a 347, tried to get 2 matching replacements, and it was a no go. They had different skirt lengths and what not. Sent the box back, they said they couldn't find a match, and I'd have to buy a new set. Ended up getting a new set from victory racing and ended up selling them (losing my *** of course) and the rest of the project, lol.
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Thats awfully nice of them
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