Silv-O-Lite Piston question
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Silv-O-Lite Piston question
Maybe one of the engine builders can help me out here. I have a set of Cast (not hyper) Silv-O-Lite 1436 pistons. I've read that the top ring gap must be increased on the hyper type pistons, is this true for the plain cast aluminum pistons too? I know its a strange question. Tim
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No....just use the std .004" or so per inch of bore and you'll be fine. Current thinking is to run a few .000's more on the second ring than the top one.
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Maybe one of the engine builders can help me out here. I have a set of Cast (not hyper) Silv-O-Lite 1436 pistons. I've read that the top ring gap must be increased on the hyper type pistons, is this true for the plain cast aluminum pistons too? I know its a strange question. Tim
additionally, 1436 has very short 1.540" compression distance ... unless the block gets severely decked it will likely have a poor (too-wide) quench and maybe low compression. CD about 1.560" is nominal.
I do Not like any cast or hyper piston from UEM; don't like several design attributes & don't like quality of machining. I guess UEM ok for the cheapest of non performance replacement rebuild? Suggest a similar cheap hyper piston from sealed power such as H631CP or H669CP or H345NCP; they're hyper but do Not require increased gap.
You local auto machine shop can help you choose and may work with you on parts cost.
