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Factory Type- r pistons vs JE pistons

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Old May 4, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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Default Factory Type- r pistons vs JE pistons

im doin a high boost motor and am lookin for some advice i have a type r bottom end and i am re building it before i do the setup which pistons would be ideal for my build

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Old May 4, 2009 | 08:01 PM
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aftermarket pistons.. dont use the type r cause the comp is to high for alotta boost
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Old May 4, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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what would you recommend
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Old May 4, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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Default Re: Factory Type- r pistons vs JE pistons

Originally Posted by Nace325e
what would you recommend
i would run CP forged pistons and rods. for a high boost app get the 9:1 compression ratio.
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Old May 4, 2009 | 08:24 PM
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the cr all depends on what your goals are and your boost levels but around 9-9.5:1 is always recomended.. the piston brand is all prefrance some say JE some say Wiesco, CP, Arias what ever looks the best for you or a shop with a good background recomends
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Old May 4, 2009 | 08:29 PM
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Im running cp 9:1 with manley rods in my gsr block. Im not running the gsr specs I swapped to the ls 89mm stroke. Im running 24 psi around 560hp.
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Old May 5, 2009 | 12:45 AM
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ok cool thanks for the help guys
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