What forged piston do you prefer in the jet boat world? What brand name do most of you use? Trying to decide on a piston for my n/a 454 .060 over


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Sort of depends on the  compression ratio.

I have had nothing but good luck we J/E, but they are top shelf pistons. I have also heard from my machinist that the SRP line of J/E is awesome for some savings on cost.

http://www.jepistons.com/Catalogs/Automotive/Chevy_BB/open_champer_dome.aspx



You can't miss with Speed Pro for the quality to price ratio.

http://aftermarket.federalmogul.com/en-US/Products/Pages/Product-Details.aspx?CategoryId=2&SubCategoryId=147&ProductId=570#.VLMXW3vWy8A

Whatever you choose, work with your machinist to get the best fit. Don't just rely on automotive clearances...

GT

Thanks "gt" what about hyper Pistons? Or should I stay far away from them


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Avoid hyper at all costs.. They are perfect for building a good running, yet stock car or motor home engine, just not in a boat. Besides, if you do some research, they really are not all that much cheaper. The problem is that they are extremely brittle, they don't break, they explode.

GT

Ok thanks


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