Forged Pistons vs Cast Pistons

[lansingsportsrage]

I have a set of brand new 2.2 Flat Top Pistons.. with Moly Rings which I was going to use in my high compression n/a circle track motor.

But I read where all the Turbo guys are using the forged Pistons.

So I called Wiseco and I can get a set of Forged Flat Top Pistons with Chrome faced, gas nitrated rings, pins, clips including oil scrapper and mini flex vents for $540 for the set.

So my question is.. in an N/A application at around 200 hp (maybe 225 ?) do I really need Forged Pistons..

[quantum]

IMO I would say no not unless you are planning on some major compression and timing to the point where sever knock may occur. That is only my opinion of course.

[slasky]

IMO I would say no not unless you are planning on some major compression and timing to the point where sever knock may occur. That is only my opinion of course.

+1

I don't think you would need them especially in a 2.2.

[lansingsportsrage]

It is a 2.5 block with 2.2 pistons in it..

and compression will be around 13:1, a lot of advance, but racing fuel to make up for it.

[slasky]

Stock 2.2 pistons are pretty tough. 2.5 pistons are weak because the lower ring land is too close to the pin.

[turbovanman²]

No nitrous, n/a, you'll be fine.