I thought I read somewhere that RRM was developing forged pistons. Can ROCK perhaps confirm this?
Few following questions as well. Well, before that. Thanks.
So, I was just wondering on the estimated pricing and availability of these pistons, and if RRM plans to provide upgrades for any other internals making our turbocharging dreams come true.
Hoy, I dream on!

 

I can comfirm the development of forged pistons. Price soon to follow.

ROAD/RACE
http://www.roadracemotorsports.com/

 

Joy

 

point 1: why does anyone want forged pistons, unless boosting?

point 2: once getting the piston, does anyone have the skill or experience to be willing to crack open the block? It's not cost effective to have some mechanic to pull the engine and just put forged pistons along with few basic bolt-ons.

point 3: will the forged pistons be at stock CR? or will it be domed to create more CR for the NA guys or a stroker kit-like? Will it be dished or lowered surface area to drop the CR. If so, how much the drop . . . to 9.0:1 or even lower?

 

What bahamut said.

 

I'm hoping they'll be made to drop CR slightly since I'm assuming they're for double digit boost applications primarily. Rob, I swear I'll have money again eventually and I WILL be turbocharged!

 

what type of level of boost are we talking about with these? more then 10? or what (run safe that is)

 

yea i want to know what everyone else typed also.

 

That's why they asked what type of piston it would be.

I'm sure Rob will let us know when he reads the thread. He's on point like that.

 

i think its going to be JE pistons... i think 800 should sound right... and id be happy to spend that much... maybe cuz i reallly need to redo my engine... hahha

 

how much hp can we expect at the wheel? for the NA guys that is

 

doubt it will be much... it will just help out in the long run... (turbo nos super(if available) )

 

YL is correct. People should stop thinking like Gran Turismo. Forged is there for higher stress tolerance.

 

true, but high compression pistons should yield nice results, you will have to run the highest octane at all times but something like 12:1 would get you a decent amount of hp. But it's not sure whether they're same compression ratio or lower or higher.

 

It would not be good to run 12:1 the highest I would go is maybe 10.5:1, face it people this not a race car.