likenew94stang

I'm about to purchase a 347 stroker kit for my mustang. Obviously...power=happiness.

I can buy forged steel pistons a good bit cheaper than forged aluminum pistons. I've heard that the aluminum pistons will allow you to rev up faster/easier.

Any thought on forged steel vs. forged aluminum?

r.barn

less roatating mass = faster rev up response.

aluminum pistons probably a bit of overkill in my opinion.

tinman

Forged steel pistons?
Forged aluminum is overkill?
Better go learn something about engines, like from Ford motor company.....
sheesh.......

likenew94stang

what the f^*k are you talking about man? Im trying to get advice, not dumb @$$ thoughts.

If you wish to explain...please do...if not...dont post here.

kartracer55

I believe most general high performance pistons are powder metal and not truly forged. Less waiste, less machining, cheaper to make, still fairly strong, alloys you to alloy metals that normally wouldnt be alloyed

likenew94stang

cool, didnt know that. but still...aluminum or not?

r.barn

basically comes down to your budget, my opinion is get the best of everything you can afford.

86HOGT

RIGHT?!

Guys guys guys...

The only pistons available or Aluminum, either Hyperteutic Aluminum or Forged Aluminum.

JD1969

Ya I think thats what Tinman was trying to say, in his own way.
But yes, the only pistons you will find are aluminum, either cast, forged or hyper.

likenew94stang

you guys are great help. didn't know all that.

so...definately forged aluminum?