I have heard some unnerving stuff about running the CTR pistons in the b18a/b motor. Something about inconsistant compression and clearance issues.
Has anyone here had any experience with this setup?? I am going to be running them in my LS and I want to know if I am going to have problems with them.
I am not going to be milling my head so the clearances and everything will be normal. The 11.45:1 compression ratio just from the pistons will be enough for me.
I would really appreciate it if someone could help me out with this little dilemma that I am having.

Later,
BR

 

Hey BR,
I think that there is a good chance of clearance issues being that the CTR pistons have a higher dome than regular B18 pistons. However, I'm sure you've considered that already.

BTW are you going to use your B18 rods or different ones?

 

I have thought about the clearance issues, but with a proper valve adjustment there is no reason that they should collide in any way unless the timing belt breaks or slips.
I will be using stock b18a/b shotpeened rods.

I was told that the angle of the valves to the PCT pistons in an LS would cause a wavering, inconsistant compression ratio...