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Old Mar 27, 2003 | 09:15 AM
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Default billet vs. forged???

i need some opinions on choosing from a billet piston or forged piston. let me know what u guys think
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Old Mar 27, 2003 | 11:49 AM
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Default Re: billet vs. forged??? (romeirome1)

forged
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Old Mar 27, 2003 | 06:35 PM
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Default Re: billet vs. forged??? (Benny Hinn)

come on guys give me some opinions on this matter
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Old Mar 27, 2003 | 09:05 PM
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Default Re: billet vs. forged??? (romeirome1)

who sells billet pistons?
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Old Mar 27, 2003 | 09:12 PM
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Default Re: billet vs. forged??? (romeirome1)

i would imagine that there relatively the same.
billet=a forged block of aluminum, the has been milled to spec.
forged=a piece of aluminum that was forged into shape with dies, then slightly machined for wrist pins, ring relifes, etc. or atleast i think so.
id think billet would be more balanced, but im prolly wrong. but you wanted opinions?
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Old Mar 28, 2003 | 12:54 AM
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Default Re: billet vs. forged??? (BluntMan)

If you're talking about engine pistons, forged. A good forging can handle anything you throw at it, assuming it's designed for that use.
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Old Mar 28, 2003 | 05:48 AM
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Default Re: billet vs. forged??? (texan)

Well I know of a 68 camero ss drag car that puts out anbout 1800 HP, motor built by Mosler (yes MOSLER the road race company) and it uses billet rods the size of a baseball bat
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