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Old 05-04-2003, 10:07 AM
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Default cast or forged pistons

I'm guessing the Z's are forged. Anyone know for sure?
Old 05-04-2003, 05:01 PM
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AFAIK, they are not forged. Just cast, though I am not 100% sure. I really don't think that anyone is 100% sure yet.
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aluminum block and heads, forged crank and connecting rods, and moly-coated pistons

Your guess is good as mine..Most likely forged
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The pistons are cast with a moly coating on the thrust face.

VQracers post on the Mines complete engine gives the clue
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They are probably the high pressure cast type of piston common to Japanese motors. Extremely strong with very good control on bore fitment. Only thing they really don't like is spark knock, it has a tendancy to breakdown the ring lands area.
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