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New Pistons?

Old Feb 18, 2008 | 12:20 AM
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New Pistons?

this is sort of a stupid question but i got to know...um if i decide to bore my cylinder walls, will i need new pistons? anything else? and what can the price run?
also, what kind of power increase will this result in?
Old Feb 18, 2008 | 12:34 AM
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Yes you will need new pistons. Look at your other thread, I posted a link to a rebuild kit which includeds new forged pistons. It should have everything you need.
Old Feb 18, 2008 | 09:46 AM
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Simply boring the cylinders say 0.030" over (and buying new piston and rings) will not affect power in any significant way, if you don't change anything else. +5 cubic inches is a minor change. You make more power when you burn more fuel, and to burn more fuel, you need more air. A good set of ported heads, and a cam selected to match the heads' capabilites, is where increased power will be made. Supporting mods to the intake and exhaust required.
Old Feb 18, 2008 | 12:26 PM
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He has another thread, his engine is siezed, and he needs a rebuild including boring the cylinders.
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