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I recently purchased another B6 to replace my bottom end. I would like to run some forged pistons to withstand the turbo easier. Who makes forged pistons for the sohc B6 8v?
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Im not driving a Festiva because I'm poor. I drive a Festiva because i want to!
Dennis
93 L Advancedynamics suspension mod, awaiting B6 swap
91 GL B6 sohc, currently in the hands of DAE undergoing top secret work. Soon to be cable G, with stage 3 F1 Kevlar clutch... To be continued
93 GL In progress BP/hydro G
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I wonder if they might not be the same pistons for the B6D or the gen 1 Miata.90 Festy (Larry)--B6M (Matt D. modified B6 head), header, 5-speed, Capri XR2 front brakes, many other little mods
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Nope, they have 3 valve reliefs. Not 4.Im not driving a Festiva because I'm poor. I drive a Festiva because i want to!
Dennis
93 L Advancedynamics suspension mod, awaiting B6 swap
91 GL B6 sohc, currently in the hands of DAE undergoing top secret work. Soon to be cable G, with stage 3 F1 Kevlar clutch... To be continued
93 GL In progress BP/hydro G
15 Mitsubishi Mirage daily
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Why not just get a b6t?91 Festiva BP Autocross/Track/Rallycross hopeful
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Correct, but I wonder if they couldn't be made to work, or maybe even work as is? It may be worth getting ahold of a used one to play with (unless you already have). PTV may be OK with factory cam, or, you could have them notched (not uncommon). Compression height and dish may be different as well....who knows what the end result would be, but it might be worth checking out?Originally posted by gauge_half_inch View PostLast edited by blkfordsedan; 04-13-2012, 04:22 PM.Brian
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04 Mustang GT, 5SP, CAI, TFS plenum, 70mm TB, catted X, Pypes 304SS cat-back, Hurst Billet+ shifter, SCT/Bama tuned....4.10's & cams coming soon
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For the same reason I didn't buy a Honduuh. Why be like everyone else? Plus I've already boosted the one i have in the car,but my rings didn't hold up to the boost.Originally posted by Grey Vw View PostIm not driving a Festiva because I'm poor. I drive a Festiva because i want to!
Dennis
93 L Advancedynamics suspension mod, awaiting B6 swap
91 GL B6 sohc, currently in the hands of DAE undergoing top secret work. Soon to be cable G, with stage 3 F1 Kevlar clutch... To be continued
93 GL In progress BP/hydro G
15 Mitsubishi Mirage daily
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Bump, anything?Im not driving a Festiva because I'm poor. I drive a Festiva because i want to!
Dennis
93 L Advancedynamics suspension mod, awaiting B6 swap
91 GL B6 sohc, currently in the hands of DAE undergoing top secret work. Soon to be cable G, with stage 3 F1 Kevlar clutch... To be continued
93 GL In progress BP/hydro G
15 Mitsubishi Mirage daily
88 Dakota tow pigComment
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Forged pistons will not make much difference on ring life. Oil cooling, oil quality
and a oil jet aimed at the bottom of the piston will make a difference. If you had
a hole in the piston or a broken skirt, Forged will help you there. Forged may actually
be harder on rings because of the sloppy fit required.Reflex paint by Langeman...Lifted...Tow Rig
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I'm sure several places would custom make some, but I doubt it would be cost effective. Might be time to get creative and check out pistons for other brands. Something out there has to work with a little creative machining.Brian
93L - 5SP, FMS springs, 323 alloys, 1st gen B6, ported head & intake, FMS cam, ported exhaust manifold w/2-1/4" head pipe.
04 Mustang GT, 5SP, CAI, TFS plenum, 70mm TB, catted X, Pypes 304SS cat-back, Hurst Billet+ shifter, SCT/Bama tuned....4.10's & cams coming soon
62 Galaxie 2D sedan project- 428, 3x2V, 4SP, 3.89TLOC
1 wife, 2 kids, 9 dogs, 4 cats......
Not enough time or money for any of themComment
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That's what this thread was started to see if anyone already knew this info?Originally posted by blkfordsedan View PostIm not driving a Festiva because I'm poor. I drive a Festiva because i want to!
Dennis
93 L Advancedynamics suspension mod, awaiting B6 swap
91 GL B6 sohc, currently in the hands of DAE undergoing top secret work. Soon to be cable G, with stage 3 F1 Kevlar clutch... To be continued
93 GL In progress BP/hydro G
15 Mitsubishi Mirage daily
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not sure but would ceramic coating have any benefits ?? if you couldn't find forged
I know it doesn't make the piston its self stronger but it helps with wear keeping the heat off those rings might make them last longerComment
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I'm thinking of having stock ones cryo treated to resist wear.Im not driving a Festiva because I'm poor. I drive a Festiva because i want to!
Dennis
93 L Advancedynamics suspension mod, awaiting B6 swap
91 GL B6 sohc, currently in the hands of DAE undergoing top secret work. Soon to be cable G, with stage 3 F1 Kevlar clutch... To be continued
93 GL In progress BP/hydro G
15 Mitsubishi Mirage daily
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300 below dose good work i hear and pretty fair pricedComment
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it's supposed to keep heat off the crown and IN the chamber for a more efficient use of the heat energy. the rings shouldn't see any real accumulation of heat if the oil system is in good working order and the rings are gapped properly.Originally posted by william View Post
Denis, you should consider running another .005-.010" more ring gap in the first ring (the one that sees the most heat).Trees aren't kind to me...
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I use JE STI and Wiseco if I have too.Reflex paint by Langeman...Lifted...Tow Rig
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