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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 12:32 AM
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Well, they are FINALLY done guys. We will be running a promotional price for the first batch. Those interested can email me directly or call our office. Post any questions here or on our forum.

Our piston set includes pistons (9.5:1 compression w/ stock size head gasket), pins and pro seal rings.

Old Jan 12, 2007 | 03:25 AM
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There almost to pretty to put in the block... Will you hurry up with this engine build, so we can see some crazy numbers for a box..
Old Jan 12, 2007 | 03:25 AM
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 03:37 AM
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Nice set. How much are those going for? Will you be making ones for NA with higher compression?
Old Jan 12, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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Nice set. How much are those going for? Will you be making ones for NA with higher compression?
We try to keep prices low for you guys but its tough with such a limited demand. The price will be $650 for single sets or $500 per set on a group buy. For group buy purchases, we would need 10 people. Otherwise I'd be paying everyone to run the pistons. hehe.
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im sorry but thats pretty steep for a set of pistons...
Old Jan 13, 2007 | 03:31 AM
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Originally Posted by 8psiXA
im sorry but thats pretty steep for a set of pistons...
It's not bad considering you get pins and rings with the pistons..
Old Jan 13, 2007 | 03:37 AM
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when i get my second motor Eloy ill holla at cha about the pistons cuzz i cant afford to have any down time on my box plus it would be easier to build da motor up then drop it in........but yea man will you be makin some high comp pistons?
Old Jan 13, 2007 | 03:57 AM
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im sorry but thats pretty steep for a set of pistons...
It's not bad considering you get pins and rings with the pistons..
when i ordered wisecos for my other car they came with pins rings and everything and they were 425.. 500 is doable but 650.. thats just rediculous

i have never seen pistons that much..
Old Jan 13, 2007 | 05:33 AM
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8psiXA Posted: 1/12/07 11:57PM Post subject:

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ProshopXB wrote:
8psiXA wrote:
im sorry but thats pretty steep for a set of pistons...

It's not bad considering you get pins and rings with the pistons..

when i ordered wisecos for my other car they came with pins rings and everything and they were 425.. 500 is doable but 650.. thats just rediculous

i have never seen pistons that much..
what was your other car? for him being one of the first few to make forged turbo pistons for the 1NZ-FE engine and that there isnt really a high demand for them and even if there were there arent to many ppl that would actually wanna buy internals for there 1NZ-FE engine unless they were really serious about the build........so all in all if there were more ppl other that are into building up there 1NZ-FE the cost of the pistons would be less.........

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Nice set. How much are those going for? Will you be making ones for NA with higher compression?
We try to keep prices low for you guys but its tough with such a limited demand. The price will be $650 for single sets or $500 per set on a group buy. For group buy purchases, we would need 10 people. Otherwise I'd be paying everyone to run the pistons. hehe.
Old Jan 13, 2007 | 05:42 AM
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a 323 gtx motor in a festiva.. same pistons as a miata 1.6..

what brand are they? endyn pistons? cause then i can see why they are that expensive.. a lot of honda guys run those they are pretty expensive..
Old Jan 13, 2007 | 06:21 AM
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they are expensive because their isnt a high demand for them
Old Jan 13, 2007 | 06:54 AM
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gotta pay for quality. especially when custom making items.
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rods are soon to come, RIght??
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Originally Posted by RH_TuningIsLife
gotta pay for quality. especially when custom making items.
and don't forget technology.....great job on offering this product
Old Jan 13, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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those are one heck of some dished pistons deep too
Old Jan 13, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 8psiXA
Originally Posted by ProshopXB
Originally Posted by 8psiXA
im sorry but thats pretty steep for a set of pistons...
It's not bad considering you get pins and rings with the pistons..
when i ordered wisecos for my other car they came with pins rings and everything and they were 425.. 500 is doable but 650.. thats just rediculous

i have never seen pistons that much..
Our parts aren't for everyone. If you can get some for $425 you should do it, then let me know who I can call to make them to our specs at that price too. I'll order from them. We put a lot of R&D time on them so the price is high for single set machining. Those who read my posts or see our work will know, we have never claimed to have the cheapest prices for parts some of you may be looking for. You get what you pay for...that goes for labor also.
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Was there any change to these pins? As I know this is a weak point.
Old Jan 13, 2007 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by RH_TuningIsLife
Was there any change to these pins? As I know this is a weak point.
Yes, these pins are forged. We can sell the pistons separately and you guys can use other pins, rings, etc but that would be your risk.
Old Jan 13, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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great looking product, might be just what i was looking for, will be sending pm



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