[Healeys] BJ8 Pistons

[Michael Salter]

However from a different perspective  ... the biggest engine blow up, in
face the only major one, was as a result of J & E piston failure.

Just saying.

M

On Fri., Mar. 21, 2025, 9:20 a.m. Ken via Healeys, <healeys at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> JE forged works for me.
> Ken Freese
> 65 bj8
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> Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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> -------- Original message --------
> From: Roger Grace <roggrace at telus.net>
> Date: 3/20/25 6:58 PM (GMT-06:00)
> To: Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Pistons
>
> I have to replace the pistons on my BJ8 that is being rebuilt.
> Wondering if others have any suggestions about the merits of forged
> pistons vs regular cast ones.
>
> Wossner from AH spares
> or
> Omega from Denis Welch.
>
> Both are 3 ring vs 5 ring for the cast ones, and more that 2x price of
> regular cast ones.
> So my question is are they worth the significant extra $. Apart from
> increased strength what are the benefits ? Less friction and less heat ?
> Anyone with experience using them. Maybe better to spend on other upgrades.
> Comments appreciated.
> Tkx
> rg
>
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