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Old 04-08-2008   #1 (permalink)
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Default 2.3 Turbo. Help, need oversize pistons!

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Just joined, any one out there running a 2.3 turbo engine, the one I'm running is starting to "blow by" and can't seem to source any oversize forged pistons for this motor and the ford dealership no longer supplies them ..... Anybody with any leads or links please let me know.
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did you try good ole Summit Racing - High Performance Car and Truck Parts | 800-230-3030 or JEGS High Performance - Your source for Edelbrock MSD Holley Mr. Gasket Moroso theyve got alot of parts.. not sure if they have yours but i know you can build some nice stuff out of the 2
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Let's see if the 2.3 crew can help you out.
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Summit racing sells the TRW (Speed Pro) factory replacements in common oversizes
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A couple of snags are in this area....

1. .030" over are the most "accessible" size to find.
2. The rings are even harder.

Esslinger and Racer Walsh have supplies of them, but unless you are really trying to get serious HP and Torque numbers out of your engine, their prices are a bit steep.

Slug and ring set production are sometimes pushed out like a sinewave....sometimes they are plentiful, other times not.

Regardless of what you go with, get FORGED pistons. If you don't, you might as well just send me the cash you will be wasting.
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racerwalsh.com has everything you need for your motor pistons, rods, rings. Good Luck
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wiseco makes em buddy
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Quote:
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wiseco makes em buddy
like he said but here is the link.

Wiseco K120A3 - Wiseco Forged Pistons - summitracing.com
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Those wiseco pistons are flat top, he and all other turboheads need dished top pistons.

There where some on Ebay though
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