PI pistons and connecting rods question
10-20-2004, 01:38 PM
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PI pistons and connecting rods question
ok im looking at this guys 2000 gt pistons and connecting rods, im going to be rebuilding my 96 gt and these look like it would be a good replacement seen as how they are just broken in with 20000 miles on em. would this change my compression ratio any, and if they do will htey give me any HP? and also will they fit in my 96 gt?
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10-20-2004, 01:56 PM
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RE: PI pistons and connecting rods question
Your static compression ratio will drop due to your non pi heads witch will most likely lower your power. If you decide to go with pi heads later on your compression will be the same as 99 up gt's witch then you can run a blower in the future. But now that i think about it you could run a blower with the pi pistons with a lesser chance of detonation.
10-21-2004, 06:04 AM
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RE: PI pistons and connecting rods question
not only will it make you slower, but as they are cast hyperutectic (however you spell it) pistons wich won't fare any better under boost than stock. if you're going to rip the motor apart, put forged internals in it. might as well do the heads and intake and cams because they suck too.
if you want to make power, just put a whole new short block and head package in it. otherwise, just do a stock rebuild and save your money and keep your power.
if you want to make power, just put a whole new short block and head package in it. otherwise, just do a stock rebuild and save your money and keep your power.
10-22-2004, 02:47 PM
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RE: PI pistons and connecting rods question
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not only will it make you slower, but as they are cast hyperutectic (however you spell it) pistons wich won't fare any better under boost than stock. if you're going to rip the motor apart, put forged internals in it. might as well do the heads and intake and cams because they suck too.
if you want to make power, just put a whole new short block and head package in it. otherwise, just do a stock rebuild and save your money and keep your power.
not only will it make you slower, but as they are cast hyperutectic (however you spell it) pistons wich won't fare any better under boost than stock. if you're going to rip the motor apart, put forged internals in it. might as well do the heads and intake and cams because they suck too.
if you want to make power, just put a whole new short block and head package in it. otherwise, just do a stock rebuild and save your money and keep your power.
)well newayz, ive looked through summit racing and found a rebuild kit with forged pistons for about $730. ok not bad, al the seals and forged pistons and a fuel pump i beleive. is there any other site or place that i might be able to find rebuild kits? or where can i even find just piston rings for my car? god those are hard to find. i wont have the moeny to do a PI head swap thoguh like i had wanted to, but down the road next summer i will start looking into it more again. thanx