piston- bore measure
04-27-2007, 04:36 PM
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piston- bore measure
Hi, I'm building a stroker and need to know the best way to measure the piston to the bore. thanks
04-27-2007, 07:28 PM
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measure the piston as per the manufactures specs for measuring it, usually half way down the skirt works if you don't know for sure. Measure the bore with a set of bore gauges or inside micrometer. subtract piston diameter from bore diameter.
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Thanks monster baby, the differance between cylinder and the piston should be .004 and .008? Is this right?
04-27-2007, 10:47 PM
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piston to bore clearence is determined by piston type (forged, hyper, cast) bore diameter, and intended application.
example KB hypers for street driving on a 4.360 bore would be .0020-.0025, the JE forged pistons I run at 4.420 bore for drag racing only, recommend .0050-.006
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