LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 01:30 PM
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I have used the L2256F and L2491Fpistons in the past and had great luck with them,sprayed the mess out of them too
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 01:33 PM
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Why offset?

I vote +1 Mahle
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 05:59 PM
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centered wrist pins rattle and i want the only noise coming from my engine to be the rumble of hp.
so far i have ai 226/234 cam, canton covers, lpp stainless headers, heads and intake ported by my engine builder, ls7 lifters, comp 1.6 rr, 7/16 studs and guideplates, arp main studs and pro series wavelok rod bolts, and 2.5 true duals with bullet mufflers. any guesses on hp with the 355? engine will be on a stand till i get time to paint the car jetstream blue, and after my intake manifold is ported. it, along with the alt case, water neck, alt bracket and waterpump cover are being sent to chicago to be powdercoated anodized red
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 07:40 PM
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I see the theory about them rattling, but that is not a common problem in higher end pistons. Seriously check the Mahle's out.
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 08:41 PM
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CP bullet line. They now offer them as an off the shelf after they made mine.
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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the cp bullet line is good, but still pricey
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 07:24 AM
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any guesses on how much hp?
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 07:30 AM
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Imma say 395-405 at the wheels
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 11:21 PM
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