Just recently got my Skunk2 S2 cams(thanks to mini-crx for a great deal) I was wondering what would be the best type of pistons to get. I was also thinking of a thinner head gasket. What would you guys get, and why?(please reply)
Thanks


I did a search but didn't really answer my question

 

Are you wanting an OEM piston only? Or are you willing to spend the extra cash on forged pistons?

 

i say go with ctr's in the .25mm oversize

 

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I am trying to keep the cost down so OEM would be nice, but some forged pistons aren't out of the question. What did you have in mind?

 

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I am trying to keep the cost down so OEM would be nice, but some forged pistons aren't out of the question. What did you have in mind?</TD></TR></TABLE>

If you want to keep the cost down, try a set of Topline ITR pistons. There are many people using them without ant complaints, and the price is very reasonable.

You can then mill the head or block to reach a desired C/R.

 

Thinner head gaskets with a P72 head is not a good idea for street motors.

 

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I was wondering if it would be OK, but I guess not. I really don't want to introduce my valves to my pistons.

 

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I was wondering if it would be OK, but I guess not. I really don't want to introduce my valves to my pistons. </TD></TR></TABLE>

More like tapping the pistons on the head. Not very desirable for engine longevity.

 

I assume its the B16A2 still..

Go with CTR's, stock headgasket, hondata.

 

LOL...WTF? how can all you guys tell him which piston is good, when you dont even know what engine he is using???????????

 

his name is NA_b16A2.........so yeah, probally a b16a

if it is, CTR's are nice

 

pump gas? p30's.

 

PR3, P30 or P73 with a milled head.

I'm running stock PR3 pistons with the head milled .03. It's good for about 11:1 compression on the stock head gasket.

Also, I'm not a fan of thinner headgaskets. I have never personally used one. But I have friends that have. Thinner headgaskets seem more likely to leak. I'm not saying if you use one that you WILL leak, but it seems more common.

 

p73 has a wrong compression height, the piston will hit the head. just use p30's, and if you need more..get flat valves, mill it, or get a thin gasket.

 

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What do you mean by wrong? Don't they have less CC than a P30 piston?

And I agree about getting the flat faced valves.....that's further on down the road for myself too.

 

Other &gt; JE 11.5:1 use Honda head gasket.

:EDIT: 93 octaine should be fine.

 

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Yeah I'd like to keep it on pump gas.(91 here in AZ) Sorry I didn't tell my engine but I'd figure you guys could get it from my SN. Thanks for all the input!

TECH43 do you guys sell a kit? Goes from 1.6 to 1.9, how much for that?

Sorry again for not including my engine, but you guys are all smart!

 

yup, the kits are in stock. 1880cc or 2020cc b16a. email for info.