Rods and Pistons

[MadMaxHSV]

Are there any local stockists or am I looking at the states? Any recommendations?
The usual US suspects don't appear to have exactly what i'm after on there online catalogues but will be dropping a few some PM's.

Currently looking for some Mahle dished pistons (negative cc's depending on the comp height obviously) to fit the standard 4" LS2 bore and a set of Compstar H-beam rods to match.

[stevieturbo]

Ive a set of Callies rods here from my last engine.

Dave at Performance Unlimited can get you any piston custom made in 3-4 weeks. He normally does JE, and I used them in my last engine. Very very nice pistons.

[Boosted LS1]

MadMaxHSV said:

Are there any local stockists or am I looking at the states? Any recommendations?
The usual US suspects don't appear to have exactly what i'm after on there online catalogues but will be dropping a few some PM's.

Currently looking for some Mahle dished pistons (negative cc's depending on the comp height obviously) to fit the standard 4" LS2 bore and a set of Compstar H-beam rods to match.

You'll find a lot more off the shelf stuff if you switch to sbc little end specs, .927" although I prefer the ls1 pin diameter. The big players should have off the shelf dished pistons -12cc etc.

[ringram]

You could just make do with some large stock pistons with valve relief's. I think Ive seen -8cc from that as an option. They should be available in stock diameter. Try Ed Hutchings at VASpeed or Chris at CCPerformance in the US as well.

[MadMaxHSV]

Cheers gents, i'll give these guys a look in.

[monkfish1]

MadMaxHSV said:

Are there any local stockists or am I looking at the states? Any recommendations?
The usual US suspects don't appear to have exactly what i'm after on there online catalogues but will be dropping a few some PM's.

Currently looking for some Mahle dished pistons (negative cc's depending on the comp height obviously) to fit the standard 4" LS2 bore and a set of Compstar H-beam rods to match.

Some nice forged pistons? Something good happening? Or cant you say?

[MadMaxHSV]

monkfish1 said:

MadMaxHSV said:

Are there any local stockists or am I looking at the states? Any recommendations?
The usual US suspects don't appear to have exactly what i'm after on there online catalogues but will be dropping a few some PM's.

Currently looking for some Mahle dished pistons (negative cc's depending on the comp height obviously) to fit the standard 4" LS2 bore and a set of Compstar H-beam rods to match.

Some nice forged pistons? Something good happening? Or cant you say?

I hinted a while back. Forging for a blower setup. Nothing too groundbreaking but building it as strong and reliable as possible. Be dropping you a mail soon about some of the parts required

[monkfish1]

MadMaxHSV said:

monkfish1 said:

MadMaxHSV said:

Are there any local stockists or am I looking at the states? Any recommendations?
The usual US suspects don't appear to have exactly what i'm after on there online catalogues but will be dropping a few some PM's.

Currently looking for some Mahle dished pistons (negative cc's depending on the comp height obviously) to fit the standard 4" LS2 bore and a set of Compstar H-beam rods to match.

Some nice forged pistons? Something good happening? Or cant you say?

I hinted a while back. Forging for a blower setup. Nothing too groundbreaking but building it as strong and reliable as possible. Be dropping you a mail soon about some of the parts required

I thought you did, but couldn't quite remember. Good man

[Boosted LS1]

MadMax, just out of interest what do you expect to pay for this set up and what power would you like to see?

[raving]

stevieturbo said:

Ive a set of Callies rods here from my last engine.

Dave at Performance Unlimited can get you any piston custom made in 3-4 weeks. He normally does JE, and I used them in my last engine. Very very nice pistons.

Dave from Performance Unlimited is a top bloke and well knowledgeable

[MadMaxHSV]

Boosted LS1 said:

MadMax, just out of interest what do you expect to pay for this set up and what power would you like to see?

Currently i'm looking around 9k with myself doing the build. But i've gone overkill on a couple of options so this might pull back a grand or so.

Power wise i'm aiming for a comfortable 500-550 at the wheels to start with room to pulley down when if I feel liking going stupid further down the line.