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Custom Pistons Recommendation

Posted: October 18th, 2009, 3:14 pm
by bbarrett
OK i asked this question a while back, But really hadn't made up my mind as to how i was going to build. Now i have.
Here is what i have, 87 renix block, deck height of 9.447. 1980s 258 4 cw crank. Going to use the 4.0 rods. according to my calculations I'm going to need a piston height of 1.376 in order to get a 0 deck height. And 23 cc dish to keep the compression down in the 9s.Now for the question, Does anyone recommend a specific piston manufacturer? If so why? I am thinking of going with the diamond pistons unless someone can tell me different. Although i have not yet talked to the guys at 505 performance yet, They claim they have a set of Eagle rods and pistons for 1100.00 dollars. Which if this is the case and they are of the correct compression height i will be getting these. Unless someone can give me a better scenario. Any and all comments will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

Re: Custom Pistons Recommendation

Posted: October 21st, 2009, 4:36 pm
by jsawduste
Diamond racing

Re: Custom Pistons Recommendation

Posted: October 22nd, 2009, 3:19 am
by dwg86
You can also look at the Keith Black 944's.

Re: Custom Pistons Recommendation

Posted: October 22nd, 2009, 8:04 am
by lafrad
CP makes GREAT pistons, have used them before.

They get a little pricey, however.

Re: Custom Pistons Recommendation

Posted: October 22nd, 2009, 4:25 pm
by bbarrett
dwg86 wrote:You can also look at the Keith Black 944's.
Wrong compression height, But thanks anyway for the comment.

Re: Custom Pistons Recommendation

Posted: October 22nd, 2009, 4:27 pm
by bbarrett
lafrad wrote:CP makes GREAT pistons, have used them before.

They get a little pricey, however.
Do they take custom orders? They cant be much higher than diamond. $130.00 per piston is what they quoted me. But thanks for the comment.

Re: Custom Pistons Recommendation

Posted: October 23rd, 2009, 4:10 am
by dwg86
BRC Pistons. I've never used them, but talked to them back in June.
http://www.jeepstrokers.com/forum/viewt ... rc+pistons

Re: Custom Pistons Recommendation

Posted: October 23rd, 2009, 10:48 am
by Bodo
dwg86 wrote:BRC Pistons.
Take my advice and don't waste your money. BRC used to be a decent manufacturer, but not anymore. Utter Crap.

Re: Custom Pistons Recommendation

Posted: October 23rd, 2009, 4:22 pm
by bbarrett
Bodo wrote:
dwg86 wrote:BRC Pistons.
Take my advice and don't waste your money. BRC used to be a decent manufacturer, but not anymore. Utter Crap.
Advice taken, Thanks