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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 09:27 AM
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anyone know the above for a 2.1 zetec using accralite 2.1 pistons??

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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 10:34 AM
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You'll need to post more info mate, the exact piston spec and engine spec.
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 11:08 AM
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im gessing you are useing 86mm pistons???
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 12:59 PM
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what are you using the car for ?
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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cheers for reply ppl i phoned accralite up the gap is 0.08-0.1mm.

pistons r 86.5mm i do believe.


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Originally Posted by focusrrx87
cheers for reply ppl i phoned accralite up the gap is 0.08-0.1mm.

pistons r 86.5mm i do believe.


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Yep those number are fairly normal for forged pistons but still would really need to know how the engine is to be used to say wether or not you want .08 or .09 or .1
.08 is fairly common for....general use....faast road if you like,lol
.1 will more so be aimed at high hp, possibly with nitrous
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 03:11 PM
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Yep those number are fairly normal for forged pistons but still would really need to know how the engine is to be used to say wether or not you want .08 or .09 or .1
.08 is fairly common for....general use....faast road if you like,lol
.1 will more so be aimed at high hp, possibly with nitrous
na just fast road use 300-350bhp spec
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