standard rst pistons ?
Dec 2, 2006 | 11:45 PM
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standard rst pistons ?
are they forged or cast ? what bhp can they take ?
Dec 3, 2006 | 12:22 AM
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From: Stockport, Cheshire
Dec 3, 2006 | 09:24 AM
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From: luton beds
they are cast, im now running t34 044 fuel pump and injectors and runnin 255 bhp with some head work and it handles it fine all day long
Dec 3, 2006 | 10:29 AM
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so what about aftermarket mahle pistons are they pressure cast aswell ? what are the cheapest forged pistons i can buy ?
Dec 3, 2006 | 11:53 AM
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i know someone who runs near on 300hp through them
never skipped a beat
mitch what power you aiming for?
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Dec 3, 2006 | 12:49 PM
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From: Scottyland
C&B had standard pistons and rods till not so long ago did he not?
Dec 11, 2006 | 03:32 PM
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Is it safe to skim of 1 mm of the standard pistons?
Dec 11, 2006 | 04:16 PM
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Is it safe to skim of 1 mm of the standard pistons?
I have around 1mm shaved off the top of my pistons and have been running around 16-18psi on MFI for the last couple of years with no problems until an exhaust valve head fell off.............
Dec 11, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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Nasty one mate!
But I suppose the skimming wasn't the problem there
I think I will skim my pistons this winter
Dec 11, 2006 | 04:41 PM
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Yeh, nothing to do with the skim.
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