can we replace the pistons.....
Did you do some kind of honing before you dropped those in? I wouldn't mind saving some money by just dropping new rods and pistons in my current shorty in the car.
BTW ~ I LOVE those pistons you guys just released. I was thinking of pairing those with some groden rods and calling it good
BTW ~ I LOVE those pistons you guys just released. I was thinking of pairing those with some groden rods and calling it good
Yes we honed the cylinders with a ball hone.
How hard are these hones to use? Guessing a simple drill and some time will yield a decent hone? How hard is it to clean up, did you leave the crank in the car?
Yes drill and ballhone. Protect the crank from debris. You cannot remove the crank as it is bolted to the trans and flywheel.
Yeah, that fact slipped my mind. Hmmmm i would want to replace those bearings while I was in there though, just for peace of mind.
Furthermore you stated "a while". You do not want to over-do it or you will in essense be boring and not honing the cylinders. Most important aspect is not to over-do it and have the correct crosshatching angle.
What ball hone do you use, and how long do you spend on each cylinder?
all i need is the pistons to start my engine disasemble and im looking to do the same way, live the engine in the car and hone it. but where cqn you find a cheap ball hone for what i see they are expensive and to do it just once , what is the difference with the stone hone and the ball hone? and not having a garage this i have to deffinetly get it done in a weekend.
I wander who in this forum have personal experience with this drop in piston, and what is the mileage which those cars done by now without problems?
TTP, assuming no problems with the engine, what will be in your opinion the stage/mileage of the engine/maximum mileage of engine to do this drop in piston?
TTP, assuming no problems with the engine, what will be in your opinion the stage/mileage of the engine/maximum mileage of engine to do this drop in piston?
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What piston to wall clearance did you run on the J&E pistons? Were you able to remove that much material just with a ball hone? Looks good. Do you guys have any DSM spec pistons? 
BTW..I have done this before on my old motor but Wisecos don't need much clearance.
BTW..I have done this before on my old motor but Wisecos don't need much clearance.
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