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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by gregrob
I might throw a new set of pistons and rods in while I have the engine out for the heads/cam swap.

What's a good, light, forged, piston.

and ringpack?

Motor will see 200+ of nitrous.
I have these for sale. They are Wiesco pistons.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-cla...1-125-pin.html
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 12:12 AM
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Those are for a 3.75 stroke 6" rod correct?

I need pistons for the stock 3.48 or a 3.5" stroke crank / 6" rod.
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by gregrob
According to this thread the stock piston weight is 532g.

The wisecos would be uber way lighter than the stock stuff...
Combined weight of my stock pistons and PM rods was 1294g + - 1g rings were 46g for a combined weight of 1340g
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 07:58 AM
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http://www.jegs.com/i/Scat/942/26000716/10002/-1

Hope this helps.
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 03:14 AM
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Thanks 355.

Anyone else used the CP or Wiseco pistons?
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by gregrob
200+ Everytime to the track or street racing.

6" rod
U are going to use 200shot of nitrious while streetracing??? WTF
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 06:14 PM
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Absolutely.

This is in the middle of NOWHERE. We bring VHT n the works
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by gregrob
absolutely.

This is in the middle of nowhere. We bring vht n the works
hell yeah!!
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Ive heard great things about the newer Mahle Powerpack lightweight forged pistons. My engine builder couldnt believe how light they were in comparison to alot of other builds hes done. I forget which ring pack i have on them right now but its setup to take a 150 shot on the safe side but could take a bigger hit no problem. I just want my engine to last so i stepped down one and im sure ill be very pleased with the outcome when i get around to putting the jug setup on my car in the future.
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by gregrob
Absolutely.

This is in the middle of NOWHERE. We bring VHT n the works
We're poor, we use bleach.
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 95mysticta
Ive heard great things about the newer Mahle Powerpack lightweight forged pistons. My engine builder couldnt believe how light they were in comparison to alot of other builds hes done. I forget which ring pack i have on them right now but its setup to take a 150 shot on the safe side but could take a bigger hit no problem. I just want my engine to last so i stepped down one and im sure ill be very pleased with the outcome when i get around to putting the jug setup on my car in the future.
What did they cost?
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Originally Posted by Sublime Dak
We're poor, we use bleach.
window washer fluid works great on the street for a slick tire car. The slight content of methanol helps quite a bit. I have had great luck using window washer fluid in the past
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