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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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Probe Industries Pistons

For my new engine build the only company that makes what I need is "Probe pistons" An I wanted to know if any one has ever used them before? Or if there any good?

Also if you know of good pistons that are 4.155" bore, 3.875" stroke with a 6" rod?
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 07:33 PM
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Re: Probe Industries Pistons

For got to say I need to run dish style piston.
The ones I'm looking at are. http://www.probeindustries.com/Produ...Show=TechSpecs
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 08:00 PM
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Re: Probe Industries Pistons

Originally Posted by 90camaro383
I need to run dish style piston.
How big a dish?

Originally Posted by 90camaro383
Also if you know of good pistons that are 4.155" bore, 3.875" stroke with a 6" rod?
Check out Wiseco PT105H3
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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Re: Probe Industries Pistons

I need to run around 9.1:1, So 20.5cc to maybe 15cc
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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 01:21 AM
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Re: Probe Industries Pistons

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I need to run around 9.1:1, So 20.5cc to maybe 15cc
With what size chamber?

Often easier to use what pistons are available ( esp where limited by combo such as yours ) and select chamber size to get desire CR
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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Re: Probe Industries Pistons

Well they are 64cc heads, an I can play around with the head gasket size to get what i want. Just worring more about the brand "Probe piston"
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 06:06 PM
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Re: Probe Industries Pistons

Probe are good pistons, ran a few sets of them in various cars. Smaller company that is willing to work with you when you want custom pistons, too!!!
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 07:37 PM
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Playing with the CC size in the piston will make a more drastic effect than head gasket size if it helps any, see how far down in the block your piston will be, this will help get the cr ratio right the first time.
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