Piston help

[Hmong-cb7tuner]

I'm not a cheap scape but I was wondering which pistons to get and what compression would be good for a turbo setup.(8-13 psi) Something more on the cheap side, around 400-600 hundred not looking to make massive power.

[92smokeaccord]

I'm not a cheap scape but I was wondering which pistons to get and what compression would be good for a turbo setup.(8-13 psi) Something more on the cheap side, around 400-600 hundred not looking to make massive power.

only good piston set up you are gonna find is bisimotos aris.might as well get the rods too with light duty pins..bore hone check clearnce and go.

[Tekcd5]

i second that given the variety of configurations when it comes to what compression your looking for, but if you're going to run a turbo setup id reccomend running at most a 9.0:1 compression ratio if your going to up it

[Hmong-cb7tuner]

Okay ill look into that, n I was wonder if eagle rods with wiseco piston are a good set up.

[98vtec]

theres nothing special about these pistons that arias, wiseco, and cp cant do. All of them are within 600.

[Hmong-cb7tuner]

Or cp pistons

[Hmong-cb7tuner]

So ur saying there alright then?

[98vtec]

any of them are "alright". the person putting the engine together determines how well they do.

[deevergote]

Any quality piston manufacturer can make a piston to your specifications. There's no need to go to Bisimoto, or Arias (who makes Bisimoto pistons.) Yes, Bisimoto CAN supply you with what you need, and they DO know the F22A... but a piston is a piston. Provide the specs, and any company worth a damn will be able to make it. In order to properly build an engine, you should know exactly what specs you need anyway.

My knowledge may be outdated compared to today's options, but low-silicon forged pistons with a fairly low compression ratio (under 10.0:1) will be your safest bet for a turbo motor, especially if you're looking for 400-600hp (I wouldn't call that "low power". More than 400whp will be pretty difficult to use as a daily driver... more than 600whp will be very difficult to control on public roads, and using all that power anywhere but a drag strip will be damn near impossible.)
However, low-silicon pistons are built to expand... therefore, they'll fit rather loosely in the sleeves (which will most likely need to be stronger aftermarket sleeves at that power level) When cold, the pistons will slap a bit... and this will eventually cause wear on the pistons and the sleeves themselves.
High silicon pistons will have tighter tolerances, but will be more likely to crack under high boost and heat. They're better suited to N/A applications.
You'll want to keep the compression ratio fairly low to prevent detonation. Advances in ignition systems, fueling systems, and ECU tuning systems have made it less important to run seriously low compression... but it's still smart to keep the compression ratio down a bit. Especially if you plan on doing a street tune, or a quick budget-limited dyno tune.

Again, technology may have progressed to make my knowledge outdated... but this is as I know it.

[Jarrett]

You're way too focused on brands in an area where it's not that important. If a company makes forged aftermarket pistons and has the capability of making said pistons to your specifications, it's a good brand.

If I were you I would rear up a lot more on engine building and figure out what you want to do. Between this and your last thread I don't believe you are capable of building an engine at this point. Like 98vtec said, it all comes doen to who builds it. Unless you're farming the work out I assume you plan to tackle the job. You've got a long way to go.

[Hmong-cb7tuner]

o trust me i can build an engine by my self, its just that i like to besure on thing befor i buy them, n i plan not to waste money on things that dont fit prperly in an f22.

[deevergote]

Your statements say you know what you're doing... but your questions say otherwise.

[Hmong-cb7tuner]

if you live near me i would love to show you my build, n you could help gide me on things i need to know.

[DanSherm]

Any quality piston manufacturer can make a piston to your specifications. There's no need to go to Bisimoto, or Arias (who makes Bisimoto pistons.) Yes, Bisimoto CAN supply you with what you need, and they DO know the F22A... but a piston is a piston. Provide the specs, and any company worth a damn will be able to make it. In order to properly build an engine, you should know exactly what specs you need anyway.

My knowledge may be outdated compared to today's options, but low-silicon forged pistons with a fairly low compression ratio (under 10.0:1) will be your safest bet for a turbo motor, especially if you're looking for 400-600hp (I wouldn't call that "low power". More than 400whp will be pretty difficult to use as a daily driver... more than 600whp will be very difficult to control on public roads, and using all that power anywhere but a drag strip will be damn near impossible.)
However, low-silicon pistons are built to expand... therefore, they'll fit rather loosely in the sleeves (which will most likely need to be stronger aftermarket sleeves at that power level) When cold, the pistons will slap a bit... and this will eventually cause wear on the pistons and the sleeves themselves.
High silicon pistons will have tighter tolerances, but will be more likely to crack under high boost and heat. They're better suited to N/A applications.
You'll want to keep the compression ratio fairly low to prevent detonation. Advances in ignition systems, fueling systems, and ECU tuning systems have made it less important to run seriously low compression... but it's still smart to keep the compression ratio down a bit. Especially if you plan on doing a street tune, or a quick budget-limited dyno tune.

Again, technology may have progressed to make my knowledge outdated... but this is as I know it.

I think he means 400-600 for cost in dollars for the pistons, not hp^^

[Bisimoto]

I'm not a cheap scape but I was wondering which pistons to get and what compression would be good for a turbo setup.(8-13 psi) Something more on the cheap side, around 400-600 hundred not looking to make massive power.

For $459, I can provide you pistons that fit your factory rods, complete with pins, rings and locks.

I also have a special for $759 for longer rods, and pistons, for that peace of mind.

In regard to all brands being the same, the forgings are typically from the same source. However, the difference is in the machining precision, and how the "cam" is cut on the skirts. In my experience, Arias is the best, and I have had impeccable success with them. I have seen variences as musch as 0.001" in pistons form other major manufacturers, and that is not acceptable. Kindly PM me for details, and I have tons of F22a pistons in stock. Happy new year.