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4.500 inch bore B1 pump gas pistons, which brand #2998106
12/24/21 04:01 AM
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I need to order some pump gas pistons for my KB wedge 572 C.I. (4.500x4.500) B1 build, I'm debating between Diamond, Ross or maybe CP. I'm not trying to make an all out drag race or any type of race motor so the trick of the day is not needed.
I'm thinking 1/16,1/16, 3/16 ring sizes with standard tension oil rings and maybe a better 2nd ring like a Napier design.
Who do you B1 guys like for this type of piston?
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Re: 4.500 inch bore B1 pump gas pistons, which brand [Re: Cab_Burge] #2998115
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440source now has B1 pistons


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Re: 4.500 inch bore B1 pump gas pistons, which brand [Re: pittsburghracer] #2998313
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I've talk to KB Icon,and Ross so far.
KB, United Machine doesn't make a reverse dome B1 piston so far, flat top with valve reliefs only whiney
I use to be on a deal with Diamond, Arias, SRP, Comp Cams and several others but with all the corporate buys out and my lack of volume sells this last year I'm not sure who to use now confused

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Re: 4.500 inch bore B1 pump gas pistons, which brand [Re: pittsburghracer] #2998325
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Originally Posted by pittsburghracer


440source now has B1 pistons


A shelf piston, really ???

Re: 4.500 inch bore B1 pump gas pistons, which brand [Re: Cab_Burge] #2998328
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Re: 4.500 inch bore B1 pump gas pistons, which brand [Re: Moparteacher] #2998333
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Just ordered a set from Diamond 4 week delivery

Re: 4.500 inch bore B1 pump gas pistons, which brand [Re: challenger1320] #2998334
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Originally Posted by challenger1320
Just ordered a set from Diamond 4 week delivery

What was the cost?
With or without rings?
Pin wall thickness?
Extra $ features? (skirt coating, crown coating, gas ported, lightened, etc)

Re: 4.500 inch bore B1 pump gas pistons, which brand [Re: B1duster] #2998356
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Originally Posted by B1duster
Originally Posted by pittsburghracer


440source now has B1 pistons


A shelf piston, really ???

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Edelbrock headed 408
5.984@112.52
422 Indy headed small block
5.982@112.56 mph
9.42@138.27

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Re: 4.500 inch bore B1 pump gas pistons, which brand [Re: Cab_Burge] #2998403
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Cab, have you tried Icon Pistons? My brother works there in tech & sales. Its UEM 1-800-648-7970 ext. 159 Name is Glen

Re: 4.500 inch bore B1 pump gas pistons, which brand [Re: merpar] #2998419
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I thought you were Glenn blush I did talk to him about what they have, no street pistons for B1 whiney
I've talk to him and his son also about other pistons up


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Re: 4.500 inch bore B1 pump gas pistons, which brand [Re: pittsburghracer] #2998518
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Originally Posted by pittsburghracer
Originally Posted by B1duster
Originally Posted by pittsburghracer


440source now has B1 pistons


A shelf piston, really ???





Wow, look at that, so that’s a $600 upgrade on a kit, like $1200 for them

Re: 4.500 inch bore B1 pump gas pistons, which brand [Re: Cab_Burge] #2998569
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Use Mahle rings only, have a custom piston made out of 4032 material, and set them up at .0035” piston to wall clearance measured at the largest part of the skirt.







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