What Pistons to get for a le1 355?
02-03-2008, 01:54 PM
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If you have the budget, get the Mahles or the SRP -5 cc pistons.
If you are on a tight budget, the TRW/speed pro L2256 pistons are an OK choice. Kinda heavy and the 4 valve reliefs will lower compression a lil but you are probably not gonna get anything better for $225.
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If you are on a tight budget, the TRW/speed pro L2256 pistons are an OK choice. Kinda heavy and the 4 valve reliefs will lower compression a lil but you are probably not gonna get anything better for $225.
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02-03-2008, 05:46 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORGE...QQcmdZViewItem
thats a good deal.
with those pistons (5cc dish), a zero decked block, .039" fel pro head gaskets, and a 54 cc combustion chamber you get 11.69:1 compression
55cc = 11.53
56cc = 11.38
57cc = 11.23
58cc = 11.09
thats a good deal.
with those pistons (5cc dish), a zero decked block, .039" fel pro head gaskets, and a 54 cc combustion chamber you get 11.69:1 compression
55cc = 11.53
56cc = 11.38
57cc = 11.23
58cc = 11.09
That is the best deal for rods and Mahle pistons I have ever seen. They are almost giving away the rods with the purchase of the Mahle piston kit.
It's actually cheaper than wholesale. Very interesting..
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02-03-2008, 06:14 PM
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Karl, we talked once and I know you like the Mahle pistons. And damn that does look like a great deal. But if there is a piston better suited for nitrous, which would it be and a rough quess on price would be appreciated. Rick
02-03-2008, 06:33 PM
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Any builders out there care to share what piston they use for a dedicated nitrous motor?
I'm resigned to just order a custom Ross piston if the motor will be a true big nitrous motor. Ross custom is not all too expensive, (~$750? if you order through Summit) Then $110+ for a good set of rings.
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02-03-2008, 09:53 PM
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Yeah Ross JE or Weisco all make a good nitrous piston. The Mahle is a great piston especially for the money and as stated if detonation is kept away they can handle a nice squeeze. Tune is key even with a nitrous piston as they will blow too!
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A friend of mine has been looking for something similar for his 355 build, but we can't find many places that carry pistons for Lt1s. Where is the place to buy JE, Mahle, and Weisco pistons for a 355? Thanks.
02-25-2008, 11:36 PM
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A friend of mine has been looking for something similar for his 355 build, but we can't find many places that carry pistons for Lt1s. Where is the place to buy JE, Mahle, and Weisco pistons for a 355? Thanks.
if the hypereutectics are so bad then why can the stock engine handle a 150 shot thrown at it multiple times throughout its life
