what pistons should i use?

deviousgst · 03-24-2008, 03:02 PM

i just open up my motor because i tought i blew a rod. but it ends up beind that i broke one of my piston. so im jst gona put all new 4 pistons . i just dont know which ones to go with to match my set up..i got 232/233 cams 660 injectors, b16g, apex intercooler
thanks

erald01 · 03-24-2008, 03:17 PM

There is a few company's that make some nice bullet proof pistons. I am not sure what your plans are for the future, but i like JE pistons, and i would get 8.5:1 you know low compression pistons, that way you have a nice set up for more boost in the future if you plan on upgrading.

deviousgst · 03-24-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by erald01

There is a few company's that make some nice bullet proof pistons. I am not sure what your plans are for the future, but i like JE pistons, and i would get 8.5:1 you know low compression pistons.

thanks. do u know how much those run for

SlickGSX · 03-24-2008, 03:23 PM

If you are keeping the stock rods I would just put OEM or Toplines back in it, the stock 2G pistons are pretty decent for the money.

erald01 · 03-24-2008, 03:25 PM

i am not sure but check our vendors they all carry them, but i know JE are a little expensive, if you do some searching you can find a lot of info about different kinds and see which one fits your budget.

erald01 · 03-24-2008, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SlickGSX

If you are keeping the stock rods I would just put OEM or Toplines back in it, the stock 2G pistons are pretty decent for the money.

Thanks..i forgot to mention that it would be a good idea to get new rods too, and better of a new crank while you at it, but thats for you to decide how much power you want and money you are willing to invest.

deviousgst · 03-24-2008, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by erald01

Thanks..i forgot to mention that it would be a good idea to get new rods too, and better of a new crank while you at it, but thats for you to decide how much power you want and money you are willing to invest.

thankx..how much do u think it will cost me to get decent type of piston kit

and rods

SlickGSX · 03-24-2008, 04:07 PM

If you are going to buy a forged piston and rod kit(starts at $720) then you might as well pull the whole motor out and have the entire thing built(complete forged bottom end about $1500) or just put some some OEM 2G pistons back in it and call it a day.

SlickGSX · 03-24-2008, 04:10 PM

Check out these guys, karking.com They are local for you and what they build is good enough for your 16G turbo.

snox135 · 03-24-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by erald01

Thanks..i forgot to mention that it would be a good idea to get new rods too, and better of a new crank while you at it, but thats for you to decide how much power you want and money you are willing to invest.

Why would he need a new/better crank? The stock crank will hold a ton of HP/Trq.

deviousgst · 03-27-2008, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by snox135

Why would he need a new/better crank? The stock crank will hold a ton of HP/Trq.

thats what i've heard..that a stock block can handle alot of power...i got a ?..i was wondering what is a hight safe boost for my car...i have 660injectors 272/?cams b16g intercooler boost controller and safc..thankx