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Best pistons for low compression?

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May 2, 2004 | 07:14 PM

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From: Colchester, CT

Car: 1987 Iroc, 1987 MCSS TPI

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Best pistons for low compression?

Does anyone know where to get pistons for less than $700.00? It seems that I cannot find a forged low compression floating pin piston for a sm block 400 for less than 6-7 hundred. Are the pistons that cost so much really worth it?

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May 2, 2004 | 08:25 PM

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May 2, 2004 | 09:01 PM

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Try www.dirttrackthunder.com

They have great prices and I think they will have what you are looking for.

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May 2, 2004 | 09:54 PM

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Car: 92 Z28 heritage

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Best pistons for low compression? Easy. Pistons from a small 4 cylinder. Piston to wall clearence of 1.25", yeah thats low compression.

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