[Healeys] Pistons

[richard mayor]

Any American piston manufacturer can you a set of good quality pistons, in
any size, for a lot less than DW.  You don't need forged pistons unless you
go racing.

On Mon, Nov 14, 2016 at 11:47 AM, Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:

> Thinking about which pistons to buy form my BJ8 rebuild.  'Generic' sets
> run about $400 and look OK--as if you can tell by looking at pictures--and
> the top-of the line appear to be Denis Welch's forged pistons (at nearly a
> grand$).  Are the forged ones worth it?  Also, most 'stock' sets are
> 5-riing, and the DWR are 3.  Obviously, the 3-ring would have less
> friction/drag than the 5-ring, but would the difference be significant in a
> mostly stock street car?
>
> Also, any recommendations on brands or suppliers?
>
> TIA,
> Bob
>
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> Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA
>
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