Where to get .020 forged 2.4 pistons?

[TurbododgePirate]

Okay, so my machine shop ordered a set of 2.4 forged pistons from JE... they show up and are not for a turbo application. So they guy is offering to let JE fix the problem (God only knows how long that will take) or give me my money back and buy a set somewhere else.

So anyone know where I can get some good forged pistons .020 for my turbo 2.4?? Website? Addy? Phone number?

~~Heath

[Chris W]

Okay, so my machine shop ordered a set of 2.4 forged pistons from JE... they show up and are not for a turbo application. So they guy is offering to let JE fix the problem (God only knows how long that will take) or give me my money back and buy a set somewhere else.

So anyone know where I can get some good forged pistons .020 for my turbo 2.4?? Website? Addy? Phone number?

~~Heath

We have the Wiseco Forged Pistons. Contact us at 602-762-6678

Chris-TU

[Speedeuphoria]

the weisco 8.8 CR pistons are cheap online at Summit and come w/ rings(thats what I have)
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
you'll have them in like 2 days

or if you want the JE's w/ a lower CR then they are more and you can find them on ebay and places like modern

http://www.modernperformance.com/dcx/srt4_index.shtml

any piston for the SRT4 will work

[TurbododgePirate]

Thanks for the information guys!!!

[Frank]

We have the Wiseco Forged Pistons. Contact us at 602-762-6678

Chris-TU

I didnt know you sold 2.4L stuff. Its not on your website.

[TurbododgePirate]

I didnt know you sold 2.4L stuff. Its not on your website.

Indeed he does.... Actually has some on stock.

[TurbododgePirate]

Okay, Here is what I have come up with so far:

Forward Motion
JE forged Piston .020
$474 with ring set
(302) 658 2829

Howell Automotive
JE forged Piston .020
.048 First and second ring grooves
.141 Oil Grooves
8.0:1 Compression ratio
$499.95
(304) 788-5391

Turbo's Unleashed
Wiseco's
8.8 Compression Ratio
(Approximately) $425

Summit
Wiseco's WIS-K562M88
Top Ring Thickness 1.0MM
Second ring thickness 1.2 MM
Oil Ring Thickness 2.8MM
8.8:1 compression Ratio
$433.69

Howell is very close, and a respected Neons.org vendor. I am leaning a little towards the 8:1 JE's although I may be willing to wait for the Wiseco's to be made custom from Chris at Turbosunleashed. Anyone offer a qualified opinion?

~~Heath

[Frank]

I would go for Chris'. I dont trust Howell as far as I can throw them just based on what people say about some of their services and providing engines. I think the higher 8.8 would be awesome on your car - its light, it has a 4 valve head, etc.


Frank

[Speedeuphoria]

just dont expect much boost on pump gas w/ 8.8 CR (~16psi) w/ low timing.

Modern has 8.5 CR JE's

Also supposedly the best piston you can get is a custom DCR piston(by JE), they have CR of from 7.5- well they can do whatever, lower or higher. I think they stock 7.5, 8.0, and 8.5.

I personally don't like the design of the 8:1 JE's as they are a copy of the factory SRT4 pistons

you'll here both sides and the will work good, just depends on the gas you will use and if you have a way to easily adjust the timing ect...

If your getting a cal and distributor, I would say stick w/ a lower CR

[TurbododgePirate]

just dont expect much boost on pump gas w/ 8.8 CR (~16psi) w/ low timing.

Modern has 8.5 CR JE's

Also supposedly the best piston you can get is a custom DCR piston(by JE), they have CR of from 7.5- well they can do whatever, lower or higher. I think they stock 7.5, 8.0, and 8.5.

I personally don't like the design of the 8:1 JE's as they are a copy of the factory SRT4 pistons

you'll here both sides and the will work good, just depends on the gas you will use and if you have a way to easily adjust the timing ect...

If your getting a cal and distributor, I would say stick w/ a lower CR

Megasquirt and spark.... That's the plan. Any opinion now?

[TurbododgePirate]

Actually I guess I should qualify what I am asking about with ther full facts.

This will be a 2.4 motor with a INDY ported and polished cylinder head with stock sized valves. Mexican turbo manifold (Log style) and a Holset HY 35 turbo. I currently have 72 PPH injectors. And it will be running on a 3.55 FD ratio 5 speed neon NVT 350 tranny with an OBX lsd.

All of this is going in a 1986 Shelby charger that will have a full interior, and I may add a bolt in rollcage. ~~Heath

[Frank]

Because I knew what you were running and were probably planning to do a knock option using the one guy's board along with Megasquirt thru RSAutosports, I stand by the 8.8:1... it would be awesome. There are TM guys using 8.5:1 on their 8v without problem with fueling is in tune. 8.8:1 is nothing on this head... the pentahead is way more condusive to higher CR.

[turbovanman²]

You said Chris had them in stock?

Anyhow, I would get them from him, support a local Vendor,

[TurbododgePirate]

After talking with Chris, I had felt that I was probably going to buy from him anyway. He has sold me almost everyhting new that I have purchased so far for the car anyway.

I'm going to go call the machine shop now to get my money back.

~~H

[TurbododgePirate]

Well, looks like JE is going to make good on the pistons after all. The machine shop called 2 minutes ago and the 8.5:1 custom pistons we ordered will be here wednesday.

YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[OnLooker]

Which pins do the wiseco pistons run? Are they the stock srt pin or other?