Another piston Q

Discussion in '2.3L (N/A & Turbo)' started by Keasbey, Jun 20, 2005.

  1. Keasbey New Member

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    Keasbey, Jun 20, 2005
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    I dunno if you should use flat top pistons...wouldn't those create higher compression?
    i4power, Jun 20, 2005
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    Flat top forged pistons were stock on the 79-81 carb turbo 2.3L's.

    You would need to check the compression height. Dished pistons would be better but you could drop the compression a bit by opeing up the compression chamber and unshrouding the valves.
    Anlushac11, Jun 20, 2005
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    I've always been under the impression that you use dished pistons in boost applications...
    freakintiger, Jun 20, 2005
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    Ideally you want to lower the compression ratio to improve volumetric cylinder filling.

    I think you can get forged dish turbo pistons from Race Walsh but I dont have a current catalog.
    Anlushac11, Jun 21, 2005
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    Just for reference, you can get stock replacement forged turbo pistons from autozone for like 40 bux each...maybe 35. They are speed-pro brand.
    Stinger, Jun 23, 2005
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