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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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hi all where can i get a set of zetec turbo pistons for my zetec turbo build, im using black top rods as ive already had a set, eagle ones, but im using a silver top block, ive been told as long as i use black top pistons i should be fine

so does anyone know some cheap places to get them from?
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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the black top rods are longer than silver top rods so if you use pistons/rods that were built for a blacktop and then fit them in a silvertop block the compression ratio will probaly work out high
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Old Apr 8, 2010 | 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by clarke5700
the black top rods are longer than silver top rods so if you use pistons/rods that were built for a blacktop and then fit them in a silvertop block the compression ratio will probaly work out high
Not probably, it will.

Try ebay for some JE pistons. Item 180330345421 for example.
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