forged pistons

kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Apr 2003, 3:32 pm

#41233

hey
where can i get some for my 2L????? andn what they cost??? can i go any bigger on a standard 2L without boring etc?
cheers
rhys

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Apr 2003, 5:15 pm

#41252

Rhys why do u specifically want forged pistons ???

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 Apr 2003, 10:14 am

#41423

for my supercharged motor i was informed by mike kirsten of CBB that the normal cast pistons would just shadder under any great pressure of the supercharger!!!
cheers
rhys

it aint just cool its aircool'd

type82e Wolfsburg Wizard

591 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 Apr 2003, 11:19 am

#41449

Hi rhys
the biggest slip in pistons for a 2ltr are 96mm which will make it a 2050cc its a 1970cc now not sure about forged pistons try conti engines in brisbane they do some hot type 4 stuff

Conti Engines / Volks Heads
2/15 Armitage St Bribie Island Qld Ph 3408 3103 The largest Excahnge VW engine builder in Australia. Ver cheap rates and a 12 mth 20 000km warranty on all recondition engines. Give Gary a call, great shipping rates Australia wide.
marcel

kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 Apr 2003, 4:18 pm

#41484

hey marcel
thanks for that ill call them on monday!
cheers
rhys

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