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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 09:05 AM
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starting to plan out and gather parts for a 6L stroker+turbo build.
I want to gather some info on pistons.

My ideal piston would have a dish with a shape that exactly matched the L92 combustion chambers, to take full advantage of both quench pads.

I know Mahle makes a piston that will work, but I cant find a picture of it anywhere. I would prefer to use Mahle pistons, unless some have had problems with them.

Does Mahle offer a custom service?

Thanks Joe
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 09:50 AM
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Mahle makes coustom wrist pins, they're not the ususal. So if they ever need to be replaced . . . like what I'm going through, it's a little expensive.

Most of the other companys make L92 cut pistons, or just about any machine show will fly cut them for you.
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i have je flat tops with a -5cc relief and im installing milled L92's
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Diamond, JE, and Wiseco all make pistons for use with the L92 head. Mahle may but I'm not sure.
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I got a set of Wiseco's for my build and L92 heads, and I am sure Mahle does as well.
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Mahle are good pistons, but I prefer Je, Wiseco, Diamond, CP, or Race Pak. Just my $.O2
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Any of you guys running hi-compression/dome L92 pistons? What type of compression ratios are available for "off the shelf" pistons? Thanks.
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Diamond and JE both have pistons available up to 12.5:1 depending on chamber volume. However the shelf pistons are generally for stroker applications when getting them from JE.
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