Guys running N/A pistons!!!!
11-11-2006, 01:23 AM
#1
Guys running N/A pistons!!!!
Am I correct in thinking I need the 83-86 ones that are 9:5:1 ........? And I am assuming they are not forged, so should they be coated, and if so, will regular thermal coating do?
11-11-2006, 01:42 AM
#4
I have a set available to me, and I am starting to put a new motor togeather tomorrow...... HP goals........I guesstimate before I threw a rod I was making 450 at 18-20 psi.
11-11-2006, 02:10 AM
#5
Racer
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Central CA
Posts: 451
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yeap!.......83-86. later ones were 10.2. But if you really want this , maybe you should contact LR. they can make you a set on N/A pistons that are forged, that are also of the same material that the turbo ones. They are coated too.
http://www.lindseyracing.com/Merchan...ry_Code=WISECO
Regards,
AL
http://www.lindseyracing.com/Merchan...ry_Code=WISECO
Regards,
AL
11-11-2006, 03:17 AM
#7
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
I wouldn't recommend them for lofty HP goals. You want to run 20psi or better and this is the wrong direction to go. I would consider 7:1 pistons and 28 psi.
They are great for a mild around town engine.
I like the 9.5 pistons for AX use. Just add 100 octane and pump up the boost. Much easier transition from off boost to on.
I'm still hobbleing around on my gimp foot so I haven't done much since I've made the change. Initial results are it's feels better around town at 12psi.
I actually did this with a stock 924s engine with it's cast pistons. It was a budget move to get a running car. Not something I would recommend. The jury is still out if I go with forged 9:1 or more pistons when I do a performance rebuild. So far, it's still a possiblity.
They are great for a mild around town engine.
I like the 9.5 pistons for AX use. Just add 100 octane and pump up the boost. Much easier transition from off boost to on.
I'm still hobbleing around on my gimp foot so I haven't done much since I've made the change. Initial results are it's feels better around town at 12psi.
I actually did this with a stock 924s engine with it's cast pistons. It was a budget move to get a running car. Not something I would recommend. The jury is still out if I go with forged 9:1 or more pistons when I do a performance rebuild. So far, it's still a possiblity.
Trending Topics
11-11-2006, 03:22 AM
#8
Basic Sponsor
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Originally Posted by hot-J
I have a set available to me, and I am starting to put a new motor togeather tomorrow...... HP goals........I guesstimate before I threw a rod I was making 450 at 18-20 psi.
11-11-2006, 10:33 AM
#9
Thats not WHP....
Vitesse stg III kit (ST's old turbo)
85lb injectors
"044" fuel pump
lindsey fuel rail kit
4" exaust, 3" dn pipe
SFR fron mount IC, SFR IC pipes
46mm Tial WG
mild port+polish
and probably alittle more I am forgetting.
And i fugure I'd run about 14psi at first, then turn the boost up as much as i safely could.
Vitesse stg III kit (ST's old turbo)
85lb injectors
"044" fuel pump
lindsey fuel rail kit
4" exaust, 3" dn pipe
SFR fron mount IC, SFR IC pipes
46mm Tial WG
mild port+polish
and probably alittle more I am forgetting.
And i fugure I'd run about 14psi at first, then turn the boost up as much as i safely could.
11-11-2006, 01:04 PM
#11
Basic Sponsor
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Originally Posted by special tool
You cannot use NA pistons with that turbo.
You will make no power.
You want to listen to ME here, not Joe Douchebag mechanic friend.
You will make no power.
You want to listen to ME here, not Joe Douchebag mechanic friend.
Jim, he said that he blow up his engine because he listened to you, that makes it 2 of us. Oh, I mean 3 of us including turboX,
bad boy Jim
11-11-2006, 02:09 PM
#12
Originally Posted by lart951
Jim, he said that he blow up his engine because he listened to you, that makes it 2 of us. Oh, I mean 3 of us including turboX, bad boy Jim
bad boy Jim
11-11-2006, 03:05 PM
#13
Originally Posted by hot-J
I was bieng sarcastic........... But yeah..... I am going to use turbo pistons afterall....
So was he - busting my *****.
I have a perfect set of turbo rods if you want.
11-11-2006, 03:43 PM
#15
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
time doesn't matter, doing it right the first time does. I would get an proper torque wrench this time and have all the bolt specs and torque sequences before you even start. Also, angle indicator for the girdle bolts, but hey, that's just me.