hypereutectic pistons ??
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hypereutectic pistons ??
Continuing my LT1 build...I thought I read on here somewhere that these hyper pistons were not preferred, but i can not find the thread. Would these pistons be OK and a 1970 LT-1 build?
Also, shoping for the camshaft would there be any benefit to buying an original OE cam verses a vintage muscle car camshaft from anyone else?
thanks in advance.
Ray
Also, shoping for the camshaft would there be any benefit to buying an original OE cam verses a vintage muscle car camshaft from anyone else?
thanks in advance.
Ray
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From: At my Bar drinking and wrenching in Lafayette Colorado
The early hypereutectic pistons had some quality and consistency problems, and we've seen them come apart on dyno runs. I've used a few sets in recent engines, with good success. But given the option on a hi perf engine, spend the bucks on a nice set of forged pistons: They're generally lighter, and they don't come apart... 
