Pistons...

[red85]

After much thought and planning I have decided to change my plans for my 2.3T project. I thought about dinking around and limiting my boost to around 5 psi, but I thought "I'm only doing this once". I a now on the hunt for some good quality pistons. The only ones I've seen so far on Ebay are like $799 for a kit (holy crap!). Is there a decent source for the OE quality replacements other than F.O.R.D. (fork over rest of dough)?

Phil

 

[shadetree]

Try one of these. Esslinger used to have a rod/piston package at a very reasonable price. I haven't been there in a while so don't know what is current.

www.esslingeracing.com
www.raceeng.com
shady

 

[TireIron]

summit racing has weisco forged pistons for the 2.3 in all different specs and sizes for about 300-400 new

 

[red85]

Esslinger looks pretty reasonable. $599 looks pretty good for a complete kit. Which rods do I hve in my 94 Ranger 2.3? 5.2 or 5.7? I'm going todo a rebuild on it this winter. I think I may have to store the 85 offsite this year while I use the shop to get the 94 prepped.

 

[red85]

i found some Speed Pro forged pistons from Summit for $53 apiece! That's not too bad at all!