1.8EG-T

Comparing the wiesco with the Je(not srp). The over all quality,daily drivability, along with 12 pounds of boost, maybe a little more. Which would YOU prefer. And could you state reasons. JE's are the universal "built motor" piston,but cost a ton and weisco, other than endyn, I have not heward much about...sorry for ranting but thanks for your help.

sweettooth

je

Sonny

I did a lot of research on this and spoke to people at JE as well as Larry at Endyn. I do not regret my choice. Larry's business practices and past decisions have been under constant fire, but I don't think anyone can deny that when it comes to combustion technology, the man knows his $hit. He answered every question I had in levels of detail that I could not get from the other guys. For example, all D series engines have the same bore and stroke, but the layout of the DOHC D series engines (ZC/D16A1/A8/A9) combustion chamber is different. Larry knew the layout and details of every D series head as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each one and was able to make recommendations on squish clearance, milling/decking, and porting each configuration. My experience with Endyn, to date, has been exceptionally positive.

I looked at the JE piston for the ZC and basically looked like someone took a ZC piston and whacked the dome off. JE's rep for building high quality, high performing, super tough pistons is well deserved. However, in my particular case, I was looking for something specific and I got with the Rollerwaves.

If there is a good tuner out there that has been unhappy with Rollerwave pistons, I have yet to hear about him/her...and I talked to several before making my choice.

My 2 cents...

Sonny

1.8EG-T

Sorry, I should have stated that I will not buy pistons from ENdyn...these will be bought from a reputable dealer.

MaxBoost

Give ross pistons a try, if not go JE. Wiseco are low-tech domestic pistons. The run sloppy clearances compared to JE, Arias, and Ross pistons, and they have a high Si content which makes it easy to believe that they might be weaker. Plus they are heavier than Ross or JE pistons. Just get a set of JE and sand down the tops. IB sells the pistons with the tops already sanded.

2K_TEG

I got some 84mm JE's in the mail yesterday. After looking them over, I am completely impressed. Very nice quality. I ran some Arias in an Accord motor a few years back and they were also very nice. I do not think you can go wrong as long as you choose from JE, weisco, Ross or Arias. They all are good.

1.8EG-T

THanks for the suggestions...anyone got any last words......

SEFIxCivic

is that what you read in a magazine??





[Modified by SEFI8LOxCivic, 12:38 AM 5/12/2002]

gsr squirrel

i was quite sure that both JE and Wiseco use low silicon aluminum while the low compression SRP and Arias pistons use high silicon aluminum.

i plan on getting a set of 84mm wiseco for your information.


[Modified by gsr squirrel, 8:08 PM 5/11/2002]

immortal

SEFIxCivic

well from personal experience wiseco clearances are fine, and run significantly quieter than jes & arias.

1.8EG-T

Hmm...and it starts to get confusing.

Sonny

What is it that is confusing? I think the common consesus (based on actual measurements and use....not what my brother's uncle's dog said ) is that Wiseco, JE, and Arias pistons are all good pistons.

Sonny

B20C5 Turbo

Well, I have examined and used both JE/SRP and Weisco (ala Endyn) pistons. The Weisco pistons have more meat between the valve reliefs and top ring, which I equate with reliability under stress. The JE/SRP's absolutely require some touch up before use that needs to be done BEFORE weight balancing. If you want Weisco pistons, and refuse to deal with Endyn, throw me an e-mail. I will be glad to be of assistance.

SEFIxCivic

my thoughts exactly. the thin areas that make up the valve reliefs in arias and jes are definate weak spots. i have an arias piston cracked right at that spot. i've seen some custom jes that don't have that sort of problem, but the majority of pistons i see from other manufactures neglect that area, and that leaves me to think that they don't spend a lot of time/thought designing the piston surface.

Dublocivic

I ordered my pistons from Larry and got them in a few days.. Ive had nothing but good customer service from Endyn. Larry is always willing to help with any "too techy" questions that cannot be answered by most people. I fully agree with Sonny... The Wiseco piston is a great piece.. Ill be running them in my 5-600hp monster.