Pistons
- xvivalve
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Pistons
I finally found the set of new Sprint pistons I had secreted away last evening. They are Mahle. If the piston in the quicksprint is damaged then I would propose to replace the lot...any substantiated opinions on the use of these for that purpose?
Re: Pistons
Seems generally accepted that they are 'desirable'. I have a set ready for that 'new' engine one day ....
- Mad Mart
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Re: Pistons
I have a block with Mahle pistons in ready for my Track Sprint when the current engine decides to give up the ghost.


Sprintless for the first time in 35+ years.
... Still Sprintless.
Engines, Gearboxes, Overdrives etc. rebuilt. PM me.
2012 Porsche Boxster 981 S


Engines, Gearboxes, Overdrives etc. rebuilt. PM me.
2012 Porsche Boxster 981 S

Re: Pistons
I would not hestiate in using the Mahle pistons in a race type motor. Over the years we have used Mahle and Hepolite (and forged pistons when we had some money to burn). I believe that the Mahle pisons are of good quality and strength for a cast piston and are lighter than Hepolite, go for it.
Mark
Mark
Re: Pistons
If some one is serious interested, I'v have about 6 new sets Mahle pistons
Bdw is that a bad picture of the red engine or do I see marks in the liners??
Hans
Bdw is that a bad picture of the red engine or do I see marks in the liners??
Hans
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Re: Pistons
The block had been sat around for about 5-6 years & wasn't covered so lots of debris got into the cylinders. I will strip & rebuild it before I use it.Hans wrote:Bdw is that a bad picture of the red engine or do I see marks in the liners??
Sprintless for the first time in 35+ years.
... Still Sprintless.
Engines, Gearboxes, Overdrives etc. rebuilt. PM me.
2012 Porsche Boxster 981 S


Engines, Gearboxes, Overdrives etc. rebuilt. PM me.
2012 Porsche Boxster 981 S

Re: Pistons
Carl, can't get the answer working trough this list, don't know why, so contact me direct on my private adres hans@racet.nl with your own mail adres so I can respond.
Cheers, Hans
Cheers, Hans
Re: Pistons
Message sent Hans 
