how far have you guys pushed your stock pistons? i know they are forged but aparantly nothing to compare to venolias and such so i wanted some insight
thanks
how far have you guys pushed your stock pistons? i know they are forged but aparantly nothing to compare to venolias and such so i wanted some insight
thanks
400-500 whp. Nuff said.
1989 FWD Turbo Caravan-2.5 TIII, GT35R, auto, a/c, cruise, pwr windows/locks, fully loaded with interior and ran with full exhaust. RETIRED FOR A FEW YEARS!12.57@104 :O)
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2003 GSW 2.0L TDI, auto, fully loaded, modified, 360K-wife's.
2004 GSW TDI, 5 speed, fully loaded, modified.
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Super60 roller cams or custom/billet cams. Link to info
Originally Posted by WOP'R
Nothing compared to Venolias? Why do you say that?
I have yet to hear of a stock T-III forged Mahle fail. I've pushed a full weight Spirit to 12.0 @ 118 and a Shadow (T-III) to 11.6 @ 120 with them with zero problems.
as i have heard there is high silicon content with in the pistons...but so far it seems that they can hold their own
Rob......what the heck you got going on in that head of yours?Stock pistons should handle whatever you're ready to throw at them.
thinking out loud
if i was going to port the head i wanted to make sure the pistons could handle it....question is how much is too much on a daily driver
Pat: are those times on stock top ends ie. no port work and stock turbo??
Last edited by WOP'R; 02-17-2007 at 05:55 PM.
The guy to beat is 4sfed4, totally stock engine but large IC, SC61 turbo, cal and alky, layed down 500 whp and 500 ft/lbs and did it consistently.thinking out loud
if i was going to port the head i wanted to make sure the pistons could handle it....question is how much is too much and a daily driver
Pat: are those times on stock top ends ie. no port work and stock turbo??
1989 FWD Turbo Caravan-2.5 TIII, GT35R, auto, a/c, cruise, pwr windows/locks, fully loaded with interior and ran with full exhaust. RETIRED FOR A FEW YEARS!
1984 Chev Getaway van, 6.2 Diesel with a remote mounted turbo setup burning WMO-For sale.
2003 GSW 2.0L TDI, auto, fully loaded, modified, 360K-wife's.
2004 GSW TDI, 5 speed, fully loaded, modified.
Aurora ignition wires for sale. Link to info
Super60 roller cams or custom/billet cams. Link to info
Stock turbo - the best I could get was 12.44 @ 110 in a Spirit. The other runs were with a 50 trim/stage III. No port work.
Larry's car has definitely showed the durabitily of stock T-III pistons. Larry's da man!
looks like ill keep the pistons then...and im suprised of the numbers ppl are running on stock engines! awsome!
Unless you need to bore the block, the stock pistons are definitely the way to go. Plus, this leaves you more money for a bigger turbo!
SICK....
Last edited by Birddog; 02-17-2007 at 10:42 PM. Reason: stupidity showing...
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