Help with LT1 Pistion selection....

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Nov 8, 2007 | 11:03 AM

Tricked-Out-Toy

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Help with LT1 Piston selection....

OK so im using Eagle ESP H-beam 5.7" Rods and A Scat Forged Crank. Im not looking to spend a million bucks but I am looking for something that will work well.

The project is a single T76 LT1 with a goal of around 550-600 on stock displacement. Im using Stock LE3 heads so I need to know what CR I should be looking for to get to my goal and still remain 91 octane friendly. thanks!

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Nov 8, 2007 | 11:18 AM

Rodrigues

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Not my auction but I happened to see it while looking for some other pistons

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JE-SB...spagenameZWDVW

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Nov 8, 2007 | 11:38 PM

1982z28with18s

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I'm running wiseco's, a cheaper piston than JE or diamond, but should get the job done. With le3 heads and a good cam, you shouldn't have a problem making 550rwhp on 10lbs of boost on 91 pump gas.

Nov 9, 2007 | 07:07 AM

Tricked-Out-Toy

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theres plenty of manufacturers out there that have decent stuff but what should I shoot for CR wise? 9:1? I know there are other factors but I need a starting place....