Used piston question..

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10-25-2011, 04:59 PM

Godless Commie

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Used piston question..

What would be a fair price on a set of used JE pistons and forged rods?

Used for 2000 miles, pistons have new rings.

(I am not the seller, just interested in buying if the parts check out..)

10-25-2011, 05:01 PM

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I would never buy used engine parts. The engine was disassembled for a reason.

10-25-2011, 05:01 PM

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~400?

10-25-2011, 05:08 PM

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Thanks..

I would normally be with Savington on this, but sounds a bit too tempting, given the low mileage.

10-25-2011, 05:49 PM

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I've used many "seasoned" rods in the past, and used pistons a few times. Make sure the skirts aren't scuffed to hell and its still round with nice square ring lands. Taking them to a machine shop to have inspected is a must. What brand rods? JE's, at least in the rest of the automotive world, are decent pistons.