Am I screwed!?!

[nosdelacruz]

While looking at some of my parts, I noticed a little chip on the side of one of my pistons. Does it need to be replaced? What do u guys think. On the picture, the chip is on the bottom right.

 

[caspianwendell]

Just my opinion but it looks too scored up to me, I would not use it just for that reason alone.

 

[hyena429]

Just my opinion but it looks too scored up to me, I would not use it just for that reason alone.

+1 to that....new set of pistons are not that much for a little peice of mind

 

[Jim and Jutta]

RE: Am I screwed!?!

Yep, like the others said, I would replace it while you have the engine apart.

 

[OMS]

Maybe do another pic or 2 from other angles but

Are you making a driver or race motor?

 

[nosdelacruz]

Alright, I'll look into some new pistons, hopefully not too expensive, I was planning on a street and strip application. My machinist said they looked fine and reusable when I took it to him... Hmmmmm.

 

[turtle5353]

I have a good set of 7 pistons that are 040 over for a cleveland if you need them let me know. they are speed pro i believe. Also 7 good rods with arp bolts. $50 plus ride

 

[RacerX]

Those pistons are pretty scored up. I'd question the machinist also if he said they looked good enough to use over.

Forged pistons aren't that expensive for the peace of mind, especially since you mentioned street AND strip.

Build it right the first time, and you usually won't have to build it over again.

Try to scrimp and save a nickel and it'll cost you a dollar later.....

 

[Boss1Ray]

Those pistons are pretty scored up. I'd question the machinist also if he said they looked good enough to use over.

Forged pistons aren't that expensive for the peace of mind, especially since you mentioned street AND strip.

Build it right the first time, and you usually won't have to build it over again.

Try to scrimp and save a nickel and it'll cost you a dollar later.....

+1

Very well said.

Ray

 

[Jeff73Mach1]

As a racing buddy of mine is fond of saying "it only cost a quarter more to go first class"

I have some pistons to spare . . . . .