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Originally Posted by NorCalAnthony
Bummer about not being able to find the HE pistons. Probe makes some 3.902 forged pistons for around $100 more than what Summit lists the stock replacement HE pistons for http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...oducts_id=4272
Another thing you might want to ask the machine shop about is the rods. Most of the aftermarket/replacement bolts will oval the rods and require a rehoning and oversized bearings. My local machine shops were wanting $175-200 to install ARP rod bolts and do a rehone/recondition on the old rods. For less than $100 more you can get Eagle or Scat I-Beams with ARP bolts included http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...index-1-4a.php
Yeah there are better options out there if you want to spend the extra $$$ but as long as you aren't going over 500ish HP the budget stuff should work just fine and not cost much more than HE pistons with reworked factory rods. |
Holy moly!! I was looking at those same Probe pistons (P2600F-003) but on summit they are $502!! For $362 I would only be spending like an extra $80-90!! However, looks like you are saying I would need to buy rods too. I have to get all this figured out probably by tomorrow or Monday. I need the block back probably end of next week. So would I need different rods or crazy expensive piston rings???? This is something I need to know. Also these pistons have the -3.0cc valve reliefs what will I need to do about compression ratio?
As far as 500ish HP goes, I may be getting close.. I have LS6 intake, LS6 heads (243 w/ yellow springs.) Full bolt ons, I will be using a cam from Martin Smallwood 226/230 .560/.545 112+2, higher performance melling oil pump, ls7 timing chain.. Then t56 w/ LS7 clutch and 3.73s. However, I am building it just to be a driver not to take to the track. I will probably never even get close to revving out at 6k.. I just want a fun car to drive, maybe shut someone down if they talk smack. It will never see nitrous, blower or turbo.