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Re: Pistons, Rods etc.

To: Neil Cotty <neilc@tradesrv.com.au>
Subject: Re: Pistons, Rods etc.
From: Susan and John Roper <vscjohn@iamerica.net>
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1999 20:59:09 -0600
Neil, If you find those flat tops, please post to the list.  I'd like to know as
well.  Thanks, John

Neil Cotty wrote:

> Ok being serious now. Wondering if some racers or otherwise could give me
> some advice on the following.
>
> Can someone suggest (pref. in Australia but I don't mind ordering o/s) a
> place to get Flat Top pistons from? It's easy to find the std dished items.
> I want a set of +040, forged pref. not cast. I also want to source a set of
> 18V rods. They are like $500.00 new here. Can someone explain to me what I
> will have to do to fit these? The pins are pressed in yes? So I would have
> to take the rods, pistons etc to a machine shop and have this done?
>
> Is anyone aware of stronger main bearing caps available for the B? I'm
> ordering the ARP bolts, studs etc. Can someone recommend after market Rods
> that are a) reasonably priced b) better design,lighter,stronger etc than the
> stock 18V types? I'm aware of the Carillo rods, Cosworth pistons etc but I'm
> not into full racing mode just yet and don't want to outlay that sort of $
> while I'm still learning, I'd like to start off on an intermediate level
> with reliabilty uppermost in my mind.
>
> Thanks,
> Neil.
> --
> Neil Cotty - Sydney, Australia
> 1970 MG B GT / 1959 MG A 1600 Mk1




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