Stock pins can be shortened 1/4" on each end as w 1.09" dia there is still plenty of contact area (pressed pins of course) to have no prob. And w your drill press & dremel might be able to lighten the piston. This worked fine on a stock cast piston that was raced but they are heavy & have alot of extra material to work w whereas yours may not. Just food for thought


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