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wtb mahle 90.5 barrels & pistons
63twincab - September 7th, 2015 at 09:39 PM

Hi does anybody have any new mahle barrels & pistons (non stroker) that they are not going to use ?

Cheers Andrew

bushed - September 8th, 2015 at 11:35 AM

location will help Andy

63twincab - September 8th, 2015 at 08:35 PM

I'm located in Sydney, but happy to pay for postage !
cheers Andrew

63twincab - November 13th, 2015 at 03:58 PM

Still searching
Anyone have any spare floating around that they are not going to use? , or know of any for sale in Oz

Thanks Andrew

helbus - November 13th, 2015 at 05:31 PM

Are you after forged pistons specifically?

Mahle do forged and cast pistons.

If you are after cast pistons, I would say if you cannot get cast Mahle set, then you may as well get cast AA set. I got a 1776 built with AA piston and barrels, and could not be happier.

Forged pistons for high revving are more of a race and high performance item. Cast pistons are fine for street performance.

You will still need to fly cut the case and heads either way to fit any 90.5's

63twincab - November 13th, 2015 at 07:51 PM

I've only used mahle forged pistons in my previous bulids, Im very happy with them- previous 1776 was built 18 years ago & still going strong!
Ive got no experience with the AA stuff- only heard bad things about the AA stuff- so not to keen to use them

helbus - November 13th, 2015 at 08:45 PM

Rod Penrose and Austrailan VW Performance use AA sets. They have very good reputation for engine builds. Give them a call.