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How do i find out if i have forged, low compression pistons???? HELP

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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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Default How do i find out if i have forged, low compression pistons???? HELP

I was told my motor had JE low comp pistons and Eagle rods...Is there any way i can tell that the motor has them with out actually taking the head off or motor apart to look???

Also i did a compression test and is was roughly 175psi across the board...Is that low comp??

I really want to find this out before i boost the car becouse if they are not low comp pistons it will most likley blow up

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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by scspeed &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Is there any way i can tell that the motor has them with out actually taking the head off or motor apart to look???
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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LOL
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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</TD></TR></TABLE>That's too damn funny

No there is no way that I know of seeing what you have without taking the head and pan off.I would have thought this was common sense but I guess not.
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Fkned &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That's too damn funny

No there is no way that I know of seeing what you have without taking the head and pan off.I would have thought this was common sense but I guess not.</TD></TR></TABLE>

common sense is a lost trait nowadays
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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fiber optic scope down a plug hole. chances are you don't have easy access to one, though.
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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That still wont tell him what rods he has.
Take the pan off and find out,you can look at the bottom of the piston and see if it's cast or forged.That is if you personally can tell the difference.
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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pull the head and oil pan and inspect.
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