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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 12:41 AM
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I want to put pistons in my car but im not sure what to get. i want something that will give me more power but i dont want anything crazy im on a stock block. what should i get???
Old Oct 10, 2006 | 12:50 AM
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get forged pistons there strong and will be good for a stock block incase u want to maybe mod it up someday.
Old Oct 10, 2006 | 12:53 AM
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ok well what should i get like something with high compression or i dunno where do i look
Old Oct 10, 2006 | 12:59 AM
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^^ forged for sure. If your going to run a blower go with dish top, and no more than 9.5:1 compression.
Old Oct 10, 2006 | 01:10 AM
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ya if u low compression, go to a blower
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