Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

what type pf pistons to go with?

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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 07:33 AM
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Just like the title says i have a 2000 civic si with a garrett t3/t4 and i want to know what pistons are recommended for this set up. im only running like 5 psi. id anyone has any suggestions or opinions as to what brands are a good bang for the buck or anything like that id appreciate it. thanks.
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 08:13 AM
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well @ 5 psi, you'd be fine with a stock bottom end.
if you go, lets say, 10 lbs, then you should get pistons. but @ 5 psi, you have nothing to worry about if it's tuned.

if you're getting pistons, you can definitely go higher with boost. i'd say go with an 8.9:1 or even a 9:1 setup with pistons.
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 12:16 PM
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hey i was also wondering cus i burnt one of my valves and i want to know if there are any aftermarket valves or anything becuase i been searching but can't really find anything?
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 12:23 PM
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theres supertec valves and others.
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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do you guys know how ell cp pistons work with stock b16a2 rods and obx stage 2 cams?
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