Piston choice

[Cali95gt]

will be building a budget motor. keep in mind motor will be daily driven and sprayed only on the weekeds.

302 bored .30 over
psitons???
Rods?? some say stock is fine
steeda #19 cam
Gt-40 iron heads
Cobra intake manfold
175 shot.

what piston to run... someone said stocker..

 

[94 DropTop]

if you are planning on a 175 you better get forged.

 

[NXcoupe]

Run either DSS or Probe, both make a higher end shelf piston that is better than the cheapo keith blacks or speed pro's. both will take a serious hit of nitrous, up to around 200 shot easily with a good tune and live for a long time. I have explored the limits of their pistons, and they will take a lot before they fail. Hope this helps you out.

 

[Cali95gt]

Thanks for the help guys.. Someone told me to rebuild it back to stock specs. even stock pistons??? this guy knows his shit but that doesnt sound right for a 175 shot.. If thats the case i should just use the motor in my car then.

But post links of the best pistons.. how about rods?? can i use stock rods??

 

[wannaboost94gt]

Stock rods will be fine

 

[NXcoupe]

The stock rods and crank will fail at a hp level similar to the power level the block will fail at in a nitrous combination. Use arp Wave Lock replacement bolts. I don't have time to put up links, yahoo is your friend.