TRW pistons to heavy?
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Melting Slicks
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TRW pistons to heavy?
I talked to my engine builder about my rebuild. I whas thinking of using TRW fordge pistons, but my engine builde said they are to heave and recomend me the SRP flat top pistons, thay should be mych better??
Ofcourse they are much more money :rolleyes:
Whats your experince with TRW fordge pistons?
Ofcourse they are much more money :rolleyes:
Whats your experince with TRW fordge pistons?
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From: Marianna FL
Re: TRW pistons to heavy? (devilfish)
I've used them in several engines and never had a problem. This is the first time I've heard someone say they were "too heavy". My 400 Pontiac spun to 6500 RPM on a regular basis and they didn't go flying out of the block or anything. :)
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Melting Slicks
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Re: TRW pistons to heavy? (Mr Dave)
haha
Well not "to heavy" to use, but he think that I can gain much if I go with lighter pistons, like SRP/JE.
Thanks for your feedback :cheers:
Well not "to heavy" to use, but he think that I can gain much if I go with lighter pistons, like SRP/JE.
Thanks for your feedback :cheers:
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Re: TRW pistons to heavy? (devilfish)
I used them in a 406 with no problems. They are a heavier piston than the JE or SRPs, which will cost you more. As long as the rotating assembly is designed to work together it should be OK.
There are a ton of people using the TRW/Speedpro forged pistons out there.
There are a ton of people using the TRW/Speedpro forged pistons out there.
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Melting Slicks
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Re: TRW pistons to heavy? (LT-4 CE)
Good point about the rotating assembly designed to work together .
Could there be some issues with a SCAT 9000 crank, SCAT ibeam rods and those TRW pistons?
Could there be some issues with a SCAT 9000 crank, SCAT ibeam rods and those TRW pistons?
