i have a obd1 jdm gsr, and want to start building it... i will be using it as a DD. I was offered wiseco pistons 11.8-1 12.25-1 high compression pistons in a trade for my spare gsr head. i was wondering if anyone has used these pistons in their gsr motor or any motor and how it went.. i know that the pistons alone arent going to the motor justice. i had intended on using an ls crank with b16 pistons as first step, but i was wondering if the wiseco pistons will be better... any suggestions will be greatly appreciated...

 

Wiseco pistons are stronger and lighter than OEM pistons. I have used them in more motors that I care to remember; they have always made good power and I have not seen one piston related engine failure.

 

Wiseco makes excellent pistons. No one makes a better piston under $500. If use them, you will have to us aftermarket rods.

 

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everything but the bolded is true. You can still Press fit the pistons to OEM rods.
But anytime i need to buy pistons, i buy wisecos.

 

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You can still Press fit the pistons to OEM rods.
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Ok wiseguy, lol.

 

? i was just clarifying for him.

 

My comment was meant to be tongue in cheek.

I meant no offense.


RPRacing

 

all good. didnt want you to think i was being a smartass to you.

 

Wiseco makes a very good piston.

 

Hello,

What do you think about Arias pistons ?

 

ok wiseco pistons it is... if im using an ls crank, would i have to use the ls rods? and as far as the trade.. wiseco pistons for the gsr head... the pistons have been used about 1k miles... no more... he also offered itr pistons.. what do you guys think?