434 pistons recommendation
434 pistons recommendation My 6.0 block is at RED and will soon get Darton sleeves.
I asked Steve to install Katech main billet caps and ARP main and head studs at the same time.
I also asked to final hone cylinders, that can be done, but I need to provide him pistons.
I already briefly asked about pistons in Eric’s 434 build thread, but don’t want to clutter his thread more than that.
I plan MMS265/MSD intake “mild” street engine that will run 100% of time on 91 octane gas.
I’m looking for pistons recommendation. I guess in -8cc to target roughly 11.5:1 compression.
Would strongly prefer Wiseco, but they are not making them anymore in -8cc for 4.155 bore.
Tusky suggested Diamond that I have no experience with.
What line of Diamond pistons I should search for?
Che70velle mentioned Mahle. If I remember, DarthV8r has Mahle in his 440.
What line of Mahle pistons is recommended?
Any other choices?
I asked Steve to install Katech main billet caps and ARP main and head studs at the same time.
I also asked to final hone cylinders, that can be done, but I need to provide him pistons.
I already briefly asked about pistons in Eric’s 434 build thread, but don’t want to clutter his thread more than that.
I plan MMS265/MSD intake “mild” street engine that will run 100% of time on 91 octane gas.
I’m looking for pistons recommendation. I guess in -8cc to target roughly 11.5:1 compression.
Would strongly prefer Wiseco, but they are not making them anymore in -8cc for 4.155 bore.
Tusky suggested Diamond that I have no experience with.
What line of Diamond pistons I should search for?
Che70velle mentioned Mahle. If I remember, DarthV8r has Mahle in his 440.
What line of Mahle pistons is recommended?
Any other choices?
My 6.0 block is at RED and will soon get Darton sleeves.
I asked Steve to install Katech main billet caps and ARP main and head studs at the same time.
I also asked to final hone cylinders, that can be done, but I need to provide him pistons.
I already briefly asked about pistons in Eric’s 434 build thread, but don’t want to clutter his thread more than that.
I plan MMS265/MSD intake “mild” street engine that will run 100% of time on 91 octane gas.
I’m looking for pistons recommendation. I guess in -8cc to target roughly 11.5:1 compression.
Would strongly prefer Wiseco, but they are not making them anymore in -8cc for 4.155 bore.
Tusky suggested Diamond that I have no experience with.
What line of Diamond pistons I should search for?
Che70velle mentioned Mahle. If I remember, DarthV8r has Mahle in his 440.
What line of Mahle pistons is recommended?
Any other choices?
I asked Steve to install Katech main billet caps and ARP main and head studs at the same time.
I also asked to final hone cylinders, that can be done, but I need to provide him pistons.
I already briefly asked about pistons in Eric’s 434 build thread, but don’t want to clutter his thread more than that.
I plan MMS265/MSD intake “mild” street engine that will run 100% of time on 91 octane gas.
I’m looking for pistons recommendation. I guess in -8cc to target roughly 11.5:1 compression.
Would strongly prefer Wiseco, but they are not making them anymore in -8cc for 4.155 bore.
Tusky suggested Diamond that I have no experience with.
What line of Diamond pistons I should search for?
Che70velle mentioned Mahle. If I remember, DarthV8r has Mahle in his 440.
What line of Mahle pistons is recommended?
Any other choices?
Since I am definitely not in a hurry, this is exactly what Steve @ RED suggested. He told me to call Wiseco to order custom pistons.
You are definitely right! I will reach out to Tony.
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The diamond pistons are lighter than Wiseco and JE pistons. All 3 of those brands are good but again the Diamond are the lightest ones. Alot of the big names are running Diamond pistons. The Diamond pistons are 42 grams lighter than the Wiseco pistons given on the same size piston.
Example on a LS1... The Wiseco pistons weigh 447 grams. The stock piston weighs 435 grams.
The Diamond pistons are 405 grams.
Example on a LS1... The Wiseco pistons weigh 447 grams. The stock piston weighs 435 grams.
The Diamond pistons are 405 grams.
The diamond pistons are lighter than Wiseco and JE pistons. All 3 of those brands are good but again the Diamond are the lightest ones. Alot of the big names are running Diamond pistons. The Diamond pistons are 42 grams lighter than the Wiseco pistons given on the same size piston.
Example on a LS1... The Wiseco pistons weigh 447 grams. The stock piston weighs 435 grams.
The Diamond pistons are 405 grams.
Example on a LS1... The Wiseco pistons weigh 447 grams. The stock piston weighs 435 grams.
The Diamond pistons are 405 grams.
I’m building a 434 currently, using a K1 crank, Scat I beams and Icon 2618 coated skirt pistons (402grams) 88 gram .927 pins, the Bob weight is 1671grams, I would say this light for this size engine.
Beware of K1 cranks for this reason only; I bought one on Black Friday 2 years ago thinking I scored a super deal for $565, it turns out it had no target Bob weight, it was not drilled in the counterweights at all, as it turned out it was very, very expensive get balanced. Had to buy expensive drill on top of it because they are hardened and that stuff is difficult to get into with a drill. Point? Make sure when you buy a new crank it has a target weight even if you don’t know what your Bob weigh will be, at least the process is started.
I went one step further, based on Tony Mamo advise and ordered complete balanced rotating assembly.
Tony selected Wiseco semi-custom pistons, Total Seal rings and Manley crank/rods for my application.
Tony selected Wiseco semi-custom pistons, Total Seal rings and Manley crank/rods for my application.