Custom Piston Suppliers; Any Recommendations?

[Twincharged]

I'm looking to source a set of custom pistons, and was wondering whether anyone can recommend some companies that would be able to provide some. I've already contacted a number of piston suppliers, and was really wondering if there are any I've missed.
Ideally within the UK or Europe due to shipping/leadtimes/duty.

[lpenn]

Hi

I would recommend JE Piston.

Lee

[wildman0609]

accralite / omega = good pistons

try capricorn if you have shed loads of cash.

[Trev450]

Give Omega Pistons a call: www.omegapistons.com

[RogueMotorsport]

+1 for Omega Pistons, we've used them for custom work in the past. Also Wossner pistons, who've turned low volume custom stuff around for us quickly too.

[Twincharged]

Thanks all- I've had a talk with Omega, JE and Performance Unlimited amongst others, and I think one of them should be able to do what I'm after. I'll post back when I have the final items sorted.

[thunderbelmont]

If you feel like venturing over the other side of the pond, I can recomment CP Pistons in California. Most excellent pistons dude! It all depends what you want to use them for - how much expansion when they warm up, etc... - going by your moniker, you are looking for pistons for a turbocharged engine?

I had a set of pistons from CP a few years ago for my loopy Chevy smallblock, following a recommendation from an American engine builder. They supply quite a few NASCAR teams engine shops, as well as many others.

Otherwise, I've always used Cosworth for non-US engines.

[garybezz]

Twincharged said:

I'm looking to source a set of custom pistons

Have you not seen The Worlds Fastest Indian ?
Make your own you bloody big jessie

[Rikvan]

We only use JE they have worked brilliantly.

Rikvan

[Engenius]

Definately Omegas are the ones to go for, I have been using them for 20+ years and all others fall by the wayside. OK their delivery is a little slow but some things in life are worth waiting for. I have even spoken to other piston manufacturers around the world at motorsport shows and they are highly respected.

Speak to Fred there, he is the best.

Engenius

[Twincharged]

Just thought I'd give a quick update (felt guilty that I haven't yet after all the advice!). We spoke to JE and Omega, and Omega didn't have a blank close to what we're after so we went with JE. I'll make sure I put up some pics when they arrive!

Thanks for the advice everyone

Edited by Twincharged on Saturday 20th March 11:18

[Engenius]

Maybe not when you asked but Omega definitely produce pistons from solid billets now using 3D machining technology.

[chormy]

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Used CP pistons custom made for my MGC £750 plus vat , ordered from Damico race engines who build the engine.

[thunderbelmont]

chormy said:

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Used CP pistons custom made for my MGC £750 plus vat , ordered from Damico race engines who build the engine.

There seem to be two missing.....

Good call on CP.