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46 Posts Member #: 9934 Member south wales |
13th May, 2013 at 01:47:54pm
hi guys started get bits ready for my k100 8v project engine build. just a quick question would any off you use secondhand pistons??? i'm not sure... we use them at for jags but they only been run for 2-3 minutes..
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 10023 Posts Member #: 1456 Mongo Barnsley, South Flatcapshire |
13th May, 2013 at 01:49:38pm
We used old metro turbo pistons in our van with new rings (rings were £100ish). However for what a new set with rings cost (£300 for a set of cast omega's) I think it a bit of a false economy. If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of. |
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 6729 Posts Member #: 618 Post Whore Glasgow |
13th May, 2013 at 03:01:56pm
i'm using sh pistons in mine at the moment but it came down to cost. It will of course depend on your intended use and spec i suppose |
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Site Admin  15302 Posts Member #: 337 Fearless Tom Fenton, Avon Park 2007 & 2008 class D winner & TM legend. |
13th May, 2013 at 03:10:04pm
All the pistons in my various cars are effectively second hand, as soon as you start an engine from new they are then used, but would you worry about pistons in your 1 month old new car? Of course not, so as with anything second hand, assess condition carefully then if they are up to the mark install them.
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3006 Posts Member #: 2500 Post Whore Buckinghamshire |
13th May, 2013 at 04:53:32pm
I have used S/H M/T pistons in all three of my engines and have had no problems so far. |
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 4890 Posts Member #: 1775 Post Whore Chester |
13th May, 2013 at 06:19:57pm
Des hammills books has a section on assessing pistons.
I run a supercharger and I don't care the TB is on the wrong side.
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