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Re: why so difficult to find dome pistons for sb? [Re: HotRodDave] #1763593 02/27/15 02:55 PM 02/27/15 02:55 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,419 Kalispell Mt. H HotRodDave I Live Here
HotRodDave I Live Here H Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,419 Kalispell Mt.	Oh and of all the shelf stock pistons diamond tend to be among the heaviest, other than that they are real nice pistons and we do use them, I am putting a set in my own 410 right now but they are the heaviest flat top I have used in a 4 inch SB. I am not causing global warming, I am just trying to hold off a impending Ice Age!

Re: why so difficult to find dome pistons for sb? [Re: mopar dave] #1763594 02/27/15 03:02 PM 02/27/15 03:02 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,533 Alexandria, LA B Blucuda413 master
Blucuda413 master B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,533 Alexandria, LA	Ck out the Comp Products "Broom Sheet" there is a set of JE pistons that might fit your needs.

Re: why so difficult to find dome pistons for sb? [Re: Blucuda413] #1763595 02/27/15 03:11 PM 02/27/15 03:11 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,890 North Alabama M Monte_Smith master
Monte_Smith master M Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,890 North Alabama	If my desired compression ratio, came down to milling a new set of heads .040 or ponying up extra for custom pistons, that's a no brainer for me. I'm not cutting my head until I HAVE to. You can always cut, you can't put it back Monte

Re: why so difficult to find dome pistons for sb? [Re: mopar dave] #1763596 02/27/15 03:15 PM 02/27/15 03:15 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: thought I would put that out there to get others opinions on the comment. heres another of there comments, "girdles are for fat chicks" I no longer use this shop I know the shop also.. I quit using them.. as some others have done

Re: why so difficult to find dome pistons for sb? [Re: Monte_Smith] #1763597 02/27/15 03:16 PM 02/27/15 03:16 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,042 Mt Morris Michigan mopar dave OP master
mopar dave OP master Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,042 Mt Morris Michigan	I agree. don't want to cut heads to max as they will be up for sale on here in a few years. want to leave something for the next guy. they are going to Dwayne Welder tomorrow. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIxaesJ190U http://youtu.be/lCZAaN7fFLg

Re: why so difficult to find dome pistons for sb? [Re: Blucuda413] #1763598 02/27/15 03:18 PM 02/27/15 03:18 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,042 Mt Morris Michigan mopar dave OP master
mopar dave OP master Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,042 Mt Morris Michigan	thanks i'll check that out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIxaesJ190U http://youtu.be/lCZAaN7fFLg

Re: why so difficult to find dome pistons for sb? [Re: Monte_Smith] #1763599 02/27/15 05:19 PM 02/27/15 05:19 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,720 Portage,michigan B B3422W5 I Live Here
B3422W5 I Live Here B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,720 Portage,michigan	Quote: If my desired compression ratio, came down to milling a new set of heads .040 or ponying up extra for custom pistons, that's a no brainer for me. I'm not cutting my head until I HAVE to. You can always cut, you can't put it back Monte Exactly ...... Then you likely have to cut the intake as well , deck isnt as thick, more chance with 10 bolts pitching a head gasket. 69 Dart GTS A4 Silver All steel, flat factory hood, 3360race weight 418 BPE factory replacement headed stroker, 565 lift solid cam Best so far, 10.40 @127 1/4 1.41 best 60 foot 6.60 at 103.90 1/8

Re: why so difficult to find dome pistons for sb? [Re: B3422W5] #1763600 02/27/15 11:10 PM 02/27/15 11:10 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,044 Victoria, Australia Ian super stock
Ian super stock Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,044 Victoria, Australia	check your email dave ,i was sure i dropped the piston in the indy hole 1.37 60 ft [email]6.0@113[/email] [email]9.57@141[/email] 408 glide 3550lbs new video http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Xvq3ZObywQE

Re: why so difficult to find dome pistons for sb? [Re: Ian] #1763601 02/28/15 12:59 AM 02/28/15 12:59 AM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,042 Mt Morris Michigan mopar dave OP master
mopar dave OP master Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,042 Mt Morris Michigan	yes, thanks Ian. pittsburghracer called vic at wiseco and set up a conversation for me with vic. turns out the shelf dome piston will work with the indy head, but the valve relief might not be quite big enough for a 2.100 intake valve and the 1.460 pin height may poke the piston out of the bore and vic says to keep piston below deck or 0 deck at most. I'm sold on the wiseco dome, so I think I may just do the custom piston thru flatlander. thanks pittsburghracer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIxaesJ190U http://youtu.be/lCZAaN7fFLg

Re: why so difficult to find dome pistons for sb? [Re: mopar dave] #1763602 02/28/15 01:05 AM 02/28/15 01:05 AM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,185 PA. pittsburghracer "Little"John
pittsburghracer "Little"John Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,185 PA.	Quote: yes, thanks Ian. pittsburghracer called vic at wiseco and set up a conversation for me with vic. turns out the shelf dome piston will work with the indy head, but the valve relief might not be quite big enough for a 2.100 intake valve and the 1.460 pin height may poke the piston out of the bore and vic says to keep piston below deck or 0 deck at most. I'm sold on the wiseco dome, so I think I may just do the custom piston thru flatlander. thanks pittsburghracer. Glad I could help. Vic is a true blue Mopar guy just like we are. 1970 Duster Edelbrock headed 408 5.984@112.52 422 Indy headed small block 5.982@112.56 mph 9.42@138.27 Livin and lovin life one day at a time

Re: why so difficult to find dome pistons for sb? [Re: pittsburghracer] #1763603 02/28/15 01:44 AM 02/28/15 01:44 AM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,042 Mt Morris Michigan mopar dave OP master
mopar dave OP master Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,042 Mt Morris Michigan	Can you shoot me his email. He had a bunch of useful info. Told me call anytime or email anytime. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIxaesJ190U http://youtu.be/lCZAaN7fFLg

Re: why so difficult to find dome pistons for sb? [Re: mopar dave] #1763604 02/28/15 01:53 AM 02/28/15 01:53 AM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,185 PA. pittsburghracer "Little"John
pittsburghracer "Little"John Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,185 PA.	Quote: Can you shoot me his email. He had a bunch of useful info. Told me call anytime or email anytime. That I don't have because I either call him, message him on Facebook, or see him at the track. 1970 Duster Edelbrock headed 408 5.984@112.52 422 Indy headed small block 5.982@112.56 mph 9.42@138.27 Livin and lovin life one day at a time

Re: why so difficult to find dome pistons for sb? [Re: pittsburghracer] #1763605 02/28/15 04:00 AM 02/28/15 04:00 AM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,042 Mt Morris Michigan mopar dave OP master
mopar dave OP master Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,042 Mt Morris Michigan	no problem. he was telling me about some sb mopar engines out there using shorter rods instead of longer like everyone seems to go for. shorter rod draws harder on the cylinder head. told be a bunch of interesting concepts. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIxaesJ190U http://youtu.be/lCZAaN7fFLg

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