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  1. Ron2145

    Forged or Cast pistons

    So you’re saying billet crank? [emoji16] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Forged or Cast pistons

    What’s your thoughts on the AF cams? Worth doing? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Forged or Cast pistons

    Is it feasible to build a reliable engine at that hp? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Forged or Cast pistons

    I had wondered about going bigger, I was told 100 was enough. My understanding is with bigger you have a shorter pulse so it should burn a little cooler Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Forged or Cast pistons

    My goal is a long term reliable build, it’s my understanding with current 475/stock roughly 800 hp is the max. I do tow with the truck so I figure to keep my current air, I have talked to Will Haase about rebuilding the turbos, although that number may change a little now that I know metal went...
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    Forged or Cast pistons

    Right! I’m not sure yet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Forged or Cast pistons

    Thanks guys! I will keep saving towards my own build! This is what I found when I pulled my head. Apparently I don’t do things half way! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Forged or Cast pistons

    Thank you all! I found a built engine not too far from me and it has Mahle forged pistons. Here’s his description, he’s asking 15,000 Canadian: Duramax Race Engine - New Build - LBZ Block Bored .20 over - Empire billet main caps with ARP main studs - Callie’s Race Star crank - Crowder Gen 2...
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    Forged or Cast pistons

    Hello, can forged pistons be used in a daily driver/work truck? Thanks all Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    its time...

    Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
  11. Ron2145

    its time...

    What machine shop are you using in Montana? Where are you located? I’m in Whitefish Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
  12. Ron2145

    Questions about used engines

    I agree, I figure the compression was the most important number and 350 is pretty close to new specs, iirc. Engines are out of wrecked trucks. My first choice is to have an engine built, I just keep thinking I want it bulletproof and that gets expensive. I am probably over killing it. I am...
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    Questions about used engines

    It’s some kind of machine, so it’s just an idea not exact science. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Questions about used engines

    So they have a machine that tests oil pressure, that’s what the psi is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Questions about used engines

    It is Spalding’s Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Questions about used engines

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    Questions about used engines

    The initials idea hit me today. I’m going to give them a call. If it is a leak down number, than I assume lower is better. I have been debating rebuilding mine, but I’m not sure it’s in the budget right now. Thank you for the help! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Questions about used engines

    Hello. I found a couple used engines, I know what the compression is but they also note another number psi with BW by it. One is 300-300 compression with 80 psi BW and the other is 350-350 compression with 60psi BW. They have about the same amount of miles. Any ideas on “BW”? I’m sure I will...
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    Best rebuild kit for an LBZ?

    It was a dodge, but when I lost oil into the coolant it was the oil cooler. I did have to rebuild. I had gotten lazy checking the oil and I was down 2.5 gallons before the idiot light came on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Mild build short block, long block, or rebuild??

    I just found myself in this boat. I haven’t pulled the engine yet but I have no compression in the #1 hole. Thank you for the info, trying to make the same decisions. I have always wanted a 1k hp truck, but now that I have the excuse to rebuild, I find myself hesitating. It’s not a real good...
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