I am in the market for some forged pistons but am a poor college kid. I was thinkin about buyin some used, but in my thread I was told that used pistons were a very bad idea... he related buying used pistons to buying a used condom. He obviously has a very strong opinion. What is everyone's opinion? Thanks!

 

depends under what circumstances the pistons were taken out...ie take out of a blown motor...or taken out for cracked sleeve etc...

besides, most used pistons ive seen sell in teh 200-250 range...then u need new rings...which will run 100-120 ish...so u arent saving urself that much

if u cant pay for it to ben done right once, can u pay for it to be done twice?

 

If u get them u should glassbead or medi-blast them to remove carbon and soot..
Then u have to buy new rings..
Mediablasting or glassbeading isnt cheap and rings arent cheap..

you would probably spend more money refurbishing them..then u would if u just bought new pistons..

If u get em for free or dirt cheap then do it....
but if they're are over 150-200..Its not worth it..

 

okay you convinced me... i won't skimp out on pistons

 

yea, me too.