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Old 03-12-2006, 07:19 PM
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Default Which pistons

I am going to do an N/A setup and have already ordered some forged rods. They are setup for full float wrist pins. I am also planning on using the xe270 cams. Which pistons would be best? Do they need to be forged or can the hypereutectic if my power goal is around 300rwhp? Do they make hyereutectic pistons that are setup for the full float rods or can any machine shop just machine the grove into the pistons? I also want the compression to be the same as stock or higher. How high of a dome will work without the valves hitting the pistons.

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Old 03-12-2006, 07:28 PM
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You can hit 300rwhp without rods and pistons. I don't know which pistons to go with, but if you only want 300rwhp n/a, you probably wont need a forged bottom end.
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Old 03-12-2006, 07:43 PM
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Yea but if he wants to take advantage of a large cam, he will need a forged bottom end to handle the high rpms.
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Old 03-12-2006, 08:54 PM
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Need more specifics on rods, ie manufacturer, etc. Are ya gonna be doing any head work? Gimme an idea on what your plan is.
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