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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 05:56 AM
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HI guys
im planning on build my engine (DE) i already bought tomei cams but im not very familiar with pistons,any brand you guys know?.Any help would be very appreciate it.
Thanks David
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 10:03 AM
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Wiseco is usually the gold standard, but you basically want something lightweight and high compression (if it doesn't cost more).
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 11:59 AM
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For shelf kit pistons the Wiseco pistons are the best for the money.

They have the best features, best dome and skirt designs ect. (in my opinion) I have used Arias, JE, CP, and Wisecos in the honda world and the Wiseco's are always the nicest units.

Any of the companies can make you a really bad *** custom piston if you have the right person ordering the custom pistons for you.
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 03:05 PM
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I would tell you CP, Wisecos and Cosworth. I am running cosworth.
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 05:38 PM
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+1 on the Wisecos
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 06:10 PM
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It will first depend on what cams
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
It will first depend on what cams
Lol, I was gonna bring that up but got lazy. Good question.
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 04:23 AM
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i bought tomei cams 264
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 04:26 AM
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Originally Posted by MREDDLE
I would tell you CP, Wisecos and Cosworth. I am running cosworth.
how you like them?

any gains?
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 04:54 AM
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Pistons don't give you power gains

Amy of those mentioned will work as will many others. Ask your engine builder what he prefers to work with
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by VQpwr03z
how you like them?

any gains?
They look pretty... I haven't put them in yet.
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 05:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
Pistons don't give you power gains

Amy of those mentioned will work as will many others. Ask your engine builder what he prefers to work with
thanks for your help i really appreciate it
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