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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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getting my engine rebuilt,got new pistons from ggr,thing is my old pistons which melted had valve cut outs,these don't,will this be ok ? could anyone explain why and what i can do about it if not?

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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 10:01 PM
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It depends what cams you are running - some require cut outs, some not. Yours could have had them either because they were needed, or for future use.
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 10:17 PM
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cams are kent (k2 is it?,cant remember without looking at the last rebuid receipt,not got it here) that make any difference?

1/ what would happen if they didn't have the cut outs and needed them?

2/ can i get the pistons cut out?or do you buy them like that?

3/ and how will i know if they need the cut outs?

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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 10:32 PM
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cams are kent (k2 is it?,cant remember without looking at the last rebuid receipt,not got it here) that make any difference?

1/ what would happen if they didn't have the cut outs and needed them?

bend the valves and maybe damage the pistons

2/ can i get the pistons cut out?or do you buy them like that?

between £25-£40 per pistons to get them in OR buy already done

3/ and how will i know if they need the cut outs?

have to have the cam lopes measured for lift really
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 10:35 PM
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cheers alvyn,much appreciated
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And yes you can get your pistons machined with cuts outs in
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 10:43 PM
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And yes you cant get your pistons machined with cuts outs in
in english please now m8
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And yes you cant get your pistons machined with cuts outs in
in english please now m8
An unwanted " t " in there
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 10:56 PM
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cheers guys,i'll get it looked into
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 10:58 PM
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Collins is near-ish to you mate they can do it for you , something lik £40 a piston
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 11:03 PM
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i'll probably try the bloke who rebored it,if he can do it?hes quite good with cossies apparantley and only 20 min away,if not weres collins based at?got a contact? ta
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They based in Congleton , Cheshire mate

http://www.mongooseexhausts.com/acatalog/info.html
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Actually does anyone know if Stu can get this done as MSD would be closer still ?
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spot on mate
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