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Racetec Pistons #2205689
12/01/16 02:13 AM
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Has anyone used Racetec pistons? Any issues or concerns?

Re: Racetec Pistons [Re: 416challenger] #2205720
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Not very good at custom Pistons

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Re: Racetec Pistons [Re: 416challenger] #2205744
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The ones I received with my Bloomer Performance Engineering stroker kit for the small block were perfect.


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Re: Racetec Pistons [Re: 416challenger] #2205755
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I have two sets but neither has been run. I got them from my machine shop that really likes them. He used them for many years in circle track motors for one of the top teams in our area. He never had any issues. They mic out good

Re: Racetec Pistons [Re: 416challenger] #2205776
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There is some Autotech brand pistons in the 416 my Dad and I built. I think they are the lower line from them but they were a very nice looking piston.


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Re: Racetec Pistons [Re: Bad340fish] #2205810
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Racetec and Autotec are both companies started by a former engineer from JE. They are quality parts.

Re: Racetec Pistons [Re: 416challenger] #2205827
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I have them in my 468 small block, no problems, my machines like them.

Re: Racetec Pistons [Re: WHITEDART] #2206129
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Originally Posted By WHITEDART
Not very good at custom Pistons

Please elaborate.

Re: Racetec Pistons [Re: fbs63] #2206275
12/02/16 01:58 AM
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Thanks for the responses. It sounds like almost everyone is happy with them.

Re: Racetec Pistons [Re: BradH] #2206603
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Originally Posted By BradH
Originally Posted By WHITEDART
Not very good at custom Pistons

Please elaborate.
I have one friend that has gotten Pistons twice with great results Street strip application from them.. I have two other friends that have had then make custom large Dome Pistons and even when they were provided a head they couldn't get it right... I think they are fine for a common run of the mill pistons.. if you do a Google search on them you will find mixed reviews.. some people even question the material type of there blanks...


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