Forged pistons in a DD

[NJ_LLY]

Does anyone have forged pistons in a DD? Would they last longer than cut stock pistons?

 

[paint94979]

Does anyone have forged pistons in a DD? Would they last longer than cut stock pistons?

Would they last longer in a DD application?. Call Guy and ask him.

 

[S Phinney]

Guy runs them in his truck but they haven't been out long enough to stand the test of time or mileage.

 

[SIKDMAX]

They are in my truck... we shall see. I figured my heads will come off at 50k (if not before, ) to investigate. Will be paired with 60% overs and big twins.

 

[JoshH]

In a daily driver, I don't think they will last longer, but it really depends on how much power you are making. Are they stronger? Yes. Are they more durable? I think the ring design is limiting when compared to a cast piston with a keystone ring and a steel insert. The problem comes when you run more power than a modified cast piston can hold or more miles than a forged piston is good for. I don't think anyone knows either for sure yet.

 

[JShe8918]

They are in my truck... we shall see. I figured my heads will come off at 50k (if not before, ) to investigate. Will be paired with 60% overs and big twins.

I swear i saw a video of your truck on youtube that was uploaded today....

 

[SIKDMAX]

Link

 

[SIKDMAX]

Just checked... still there

 

[RPM Motorsports]

Skirts of most forged pistons will wear faster on the cylinder wall then a cast!

 

[NJ_LLY]

I spoke to Guy, he suggested going with the cut and coated stock.

 

[Stingpuller]

Pistons

RPM how do you figure that? How would a piston skirt wear more on one type than another? "IF" I was going to drive it I would run a cast pistons. "IF" I was going to make big power I would run a forged piston. Everything in a race motor is a give and take. You can't have the best of both world's. Jeff