LMM: Another build thread, advice?

[VeeAte]

Well i guess its time to start my build thread, was just gonna throw stock stuff back in it and call it a day. Now im gonna go ahead and do it right. Ive searched about pistons but still on the fence what route to take. I know im doin carillo rods, hamilton springs, arp head and main studs, (insert your recommendation for pistons here). Any particular bearings i should look into getting? Im all ears lets here some opinions.:hug: Also im gonna fab a set of 64/s480 twins.

 

[TeaBagger2006]

64/80 .... Toooo small $!! What you need is a really big brother for your 75

 

[Harbin_22]

I'm not sure you can get a "good" answer on pistons. I have been reading a lot and can't make a decision.

 

[Chevy1925]

wish i could give a clear winner on pistons as well but im goin with stock lb7 delipped. Im not pushing her as far as most though

 

[LWATSON]

How are the Mahle cast performance pistons holding up?

 

[Chevy1925]

How are the Mahle cast performance pistons holding up?

after seein anthonys all crack, wish i could say but id put them above stock LB7 pistons still.

 

[Harbin_22]

How are the Mahle cast performance pistons holding up?

I think fairly well. I am leaning towards them.

 

[Harbin_22]

after seein anthonys all crack, wish i could say but id put them above stock LB7 pistons still.

How much power?

 

[Chevy1925]

he was runnin mid 11s and had 30k on the built motor

 

[BlkMax]

I had a chat with Guy, and I think I am going with the Mahl forged. I don't really think I will get another 160k out of a built motor...

I'm guessing that something will happen that requires a refresh, so why buy an endurance piston when you will never get the longevity? I'm leaning towards strength and going back in at some point to re-ring.

Just my thought...

 

[Mikey]

Give my bro Chris LaDuca @ Ross Pistons a call for a consultation.
(310) 536-0100

 

[dordtrecht5]

Food for thought: have you thought about Fingers' pistons?


I like tacos.

 

[bml2200]

I went with forged after taking out 6 cracked cut and coated pistons (1 fully cracked and 5 others with small cracks). Haven't driven the truck due to boost leaks yet though.

 

[cafryer]

delipped lb7s

 

[LWATSON]

I've seen the same, One cracked and the other 7 small cracks beginning where the valve reliefs meet the bowl. This engine was run at 800HP + fuel only and a hand full of runs with lots of nitrous.

 

[LWATSON]

delipped lb7s

I would consider these, I may be wrong but I think the valve reliefs weaken or give a starting point for cracks?

 

[hondarider552]

Im planning just sending my pistons to Guy and have them cut. :thumb:

 

[gmduramax]

Im planning just sending my pistons to Guy and have them cut. :thumb:

Why even have them cut.

 

[gmduramax]

after seein anthonys all crack, wish i could say but id put them above stock LB7 pistons still.

I cracked all 8 Stock LB7 cut Mahle pistons.

 

[Chevy1925]

I cracked all 8 Stock LB7 cut Mahle pistons.

my bad, thought they were the mahle race cast ones :hug: