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    Re: 3.0 Build Project: "Green Machine"

    it reads to me like when he was stock springs it revved to 6500 then floated. coo, info here for sure, i too would like to know the rpm capability of the stock rockers.
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    Re: 3.0 Build Project: "Green Machine"

    for the record, you can get chrome rings that have a plasma moly coating on them.
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    Re: 3.0 Build Project: "Green Machine"

    ^ i did mine after march so that would explain part of why i got mine a bunch faster.
    ordonti: the rings i got with my pistons were spec'd at 1.5mm, 1.5mm, 4mm, 92.1mm bore. total seal made them (i...
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    Re: 3.0 Build Project: "Green Machine"

    my understanding from them is they use the same 26xx alloy that everyone else uses. otherwise some companies offer a 4xxx alloy in addition too, that expands less and isnt quite as forgiving under...
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    Re: 3.0 Build Project: "Green Machine"

    dont give me too much credit, i went with who ordonti used because i could be sure they have already made a very similar piston to what i wanted. plus my understanding is that they are one of the few...
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    Re: 3.0 Build Project: "Green Machine"

    okay, so.
    the basic piston part number for a 6g72 is, 3620, 92.1mm bore
    i got the m1000 pin fit
    5000-866 pins (.866)
    k (custom ring set)
    m1004 pin oilers
    the job number is 135824, and dale was...
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    Re: 3.0 Build Project: "Green Machine"

    if your going 10:1 then it would be easy to have custom ones made. just send them the bore size and ring pack size you'd like and the compression height and a few other details they can sort out....
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    Re: 3.0 Build Project: "Green Machine"

    or put them into the heads first and use a cheap dial indicator and base and degree wheel to see how far out they are anyway. the poor mans way is to see how they may be out or figure out how far you...
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    Re: 3.0 Build Project: "Green Machine"

    my fuel lab afpr regulator has the same threads, and the holes are tapped for the -6an fittings without a flare on the end. you got to use a o-ring and tourque it down, put a little bit of light oil...
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    Re: 3.0 Build Project: "Green Machine"

    you should build your car how you want to and enjoy it to the max, i wish i could have driven mine a bunch more before being forced to make these purchases to get it done. i only got two weeks out of...
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    Re: 3.0 Build Project: "Green Machine"

    if one wants to build a budget motor, than build one with more affordable pistons. im not building a budget motor. how fast can you afford to go? people all the time use cheap parts to go fast but...
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    Re: 3.0 Build Project: "Green Machine"

    yup my forged pistons are real nice, thanks to ordonti for the help with his numbers for when he had his made up. mine are stock cr (8.9:1) 1mm/~.040 over and the piston and wristpin combo are ~30...
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