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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 02:19 PM
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Default What low comp pistons are u using???

Need to get a set of low comp pistons dont no what one to get yet was going to get some accralite ones but want to see what everyone is using an if u have had any problems....

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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 04:08 PM
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I am using Cosworth forged machined to 7.5:1 with no problems after 3.5k miles.....
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 09:51 AM
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accralite should be good
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 10:42 PM
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accralite are shit mate (in rs turbos anyway, loads of tuners/engine rebuilders told me when i brought my pistons), those Cosworth ones what DazC said about are meant to be good, or try the ones i got if u can afford it,

Ask alan, he will recommend Cosworth ones from Burton, but they are around 500 quid aswell!. Get sum good ones so u dont blow it again!!!.
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 05:17 PM
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okay accralite are shit go for cosworth ones
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 05:29 PM
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acc aren't shit at all. I'm using cosworth though.
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 10:20 AM
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i reckon you should use diesel ones jon

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