i was thinking of building a 383. who has actually used the budget hyper pistons kits. what were results,problems, what brand, etc. i would like to here from people who have used them in there build . i know forged is better so let's not go there. the car is a street only, no power adders. not a daily driver. just a weekend car i want to run nice. after a lot of thought ,i do not want to spend a lot of money on a shortblock that will be street driven only. i have to buy a new crank so thats why i'm asking. please if possible no comments about other than what i am askiing. i want the low end torque of 383 with a nice small duration cam.

 

Never did it, but I have no doubt it would be fine for what you are talking about. After all, the stock pistons are HE and work fine unless detonation occurs. You8 can buy a set of KB HE pistons for around $200 - a bargain.

Rich

 

Sealed Power makes some nice hyper pistons too, they have coated skirts which is a nice little extra.

For what you want to do, a hyper piston is a fine choice.

 

i have all the supporting mods already. 236/236 cam,which i will go smaller,ported heads,1.6 rockers,guide plates,36# injectors,headers,cai,3200 vig etc. my car will never see dragstrip. i enjoy driving my car not working on it all the time, so i have drawn the line on where i'm going with it and the cost of getting there. my plans are lower rpms, more torque good street manors.

 

I suggest a smaller cam.

Rich

 

for what your looking to do a small custom cam would get my vote.

 

If you get the cheaper hyper pistons make sure you get the smaller rings not the 5 /64th. the extra drag eats a good bit of power.