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what pistons to use??

posted by  someone claiming to be Brent on  Sun Sep 16 13:26 CST 2001 [RELATED]

Any engine builders out there, what you recommend using? Rebuilding a late "K" B230ft boring 20,30 50 oversize. Any good brands other than stock? Cheaper? Thanks!







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    Re: what pistons to use??

    posted by  someone claiming to be goober on  Mon Sep 17 02:00 CST 2001 [RELATED]



    Brent,

    I agree with steve, mahle are the best, but I am 95% sure that volvo's come from the factory with mahle. porsche, bmw,mercedes,audi,saab,volvo,ducati,ktm,all use mahle as original equiptment,there is a reason. Forged pistons are far superior to cast (japanese)plus there is a high silicone content in the pistons, they almost feel slippery to the touch.I had an old ktm off road bike that had a mahle piston in it, and I ran the hell out of this thing for years and years and it never did need a piston,but my friends with japanese bikes were always replacing pistons.anyway, as for the cost,www.thepartsbin.com has them for 288.00 for the set,HUNDREDS less than the dealer and free shipping!!!!!!







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      Re: what pistons to use??

      posted by  someone claiming to be goober on  Mon Sep 17 02:28 CST 2001 [RELATED]


      Brent,

      If you are rebuilding an engine, also check out all the other parts available at www.thepartsbin.com.They sell a lot of orig. equipt. stuff at unbeleivable prices. Their prices for bosch are the cheapest that you will find and the free shipping is the kicker.They have some reman. and aftermarket things but it's mostly o.e.m. Check them out.







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    Re: what pistons to use??

    posted by  someone claiming to be Steve Abbott on  Sun Sep 16 14:45 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    Mahle. They're as good if not better than original.

    http://www.mahleinc.com/






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