Stock Pistons
#1
Stock Pistons
So, we all know the limits of the stock rods but i keep seeing where the pistons are fine. What i dont see is any kind of power limit on the stock pistons. I know that number all depends on the quality of tune but does anyone know an average hp where the pistons are at the limit? sorry if this has already been covered but i searched several times and found no answer.
#2
300hp ish or something but I'm just guessing. What is more true is how healthy the tune is determines the health or usage out of the piston.
I would think in most cases where pistons are being replaced are due to mechanic failure and the bore is all scuffed so you have to rebore & hone to a larger size. Thus, larger pistons are required.
I would think in most cases where pistons are being replaced are due to mechanic failure and the bore is all scuffed so you have to rebore & hone to a larger size. Thus, larger pistons are required.
#5
Thanks guys, i knew it would be a matter of the tune primarily, but i wanted to see if there was a particular torque or hp people have seen pistons die at. I would be shooting for 300whp max eventually. I am building a spare 1.6 for that goal but wanted to keep the budget reasonable on the rebuild.
#20
You have to put your big boy pants on before making a thread on this forum. Ive got no problem with that. Just to show that im not completely dumb, here is a 1.8 turbo that i did for a friend including a partial wire tuck. Cant find the finished pics but here is one from when it was getting close.