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Any interest in a JE custom forged piston group buy?

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Old 02-27-2007, 12:07 PM
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Default Any interest in a JE custom forged piston group buy?

Pricing will need to be determined but we are guaging serious interest.
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yes, but with less of a compression drop than the normal ones
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They will be made based upon your req's. What are you looking at CR wise?
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9.0 with a bore of 82mm
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Default As long as your customers understand that JE pistons are not as

durable as OEM. Fine on a race car, not so good for a street car.
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OEM are forged Mahle, correct? Why do you say this?
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Yes, interested.
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I know they're forged but Mahle? Is that true?
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We will offer Pauter rods as well in the GB, for those interested.
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Default The durability issues come from the compatibilty with the block plus

known issues with the piston design itself.


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