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

Piston ?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 4, 2012 | 09:58 AM
  #1  
3DFORMULA's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 625
Likes: 0
Default Piston ?

The compression distance is different in these pistons. I'm not sure what exactly they mean and which one to think would be the better choice.

http://www.summitracing.com/search/D...?Ns=Rank%7cAsc
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2012 | 10:04 AM
  #2  
3DFORMULA's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 625
Likes: 0
Default

I guess the 4557 would be correct with stock crank
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2012 | 10:05 AM
  #3  
96capricemgr's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,975
Likes: 15
Default

Compression height needed is dictated by stroke, rod length, and deck height.

If you tried to use a piston with a stock compression distance with a 6.0" rod on a 3.75" stroke the rings would come up past the deck of the block, or if you used a piston meant for a 5.700" rod stroker with a stock crank it would be half an inchish below the deck and make no compression atall.

So what crank and rods are you using?
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2012 | 03:42 PM
  #4  
3DFORMULA's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 625
Likes: 0
Default

The stock crank, I was considering using this rod if the price is for a set.

http://www.competitionproducts.com/P...ctinfo/RP570P/
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2012 | 05:45 PM
  #5  
96capricemgr's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,975
Likes: 15
Default

If buying rods and pistons I would go to a 6.0" rod, makes the piston lighter which makes for less stress on the bottomend
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:53 AM.

story-0
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-1
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-2
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-4
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-6
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-9
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE