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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 01:27 PM
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Piston Stop

Anyone know of any parts stores or any where to get screw in piston stop without ordering online?
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 02:08 PM
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From: Kempner,TX,
Car: 1996 Vette / 1992 GSX1100F Suzuki
Engine: 1996 Corvette Coupe 388 LT1 (+.060)
Transmission: Auto
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Re: Piston Stop

I've never seen one in the chain stores like AutoZone, O'Reilly's, Advance, etc. But one of them may have it at the warehouse and can be sent over to the store the same day. Even though it may not be at the store, you may still be able to get one the same day from their warehouse.

I know O'Reilly"s has a really fast delivery system for parts that are not normally kept on the store shelves.

Other options are stores that specialize in racing and/or high performance parts. When I lived in Chicago, I use to get my stuff at Performance Automotive, Van Senus Auto Parts and White's Pit Stop. Those were stores that were heavily into performance parts. So maybe there are some stores like those in your area.

Hope this helps.

Jake

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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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Re: Piston Stop

Thanks for the leads
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 06:25 PM
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Re: Piston Stop

make one. take an old sparkplug and weld a 3/8's bolt to it.
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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Re: Piston Stop

There are Piston Stop tools on E-bay
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