mldub2 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Is it ok to install used pistons for a diffent motor b/c i dropped and cheaped one of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Do you mean chipped? What are the used pistons out of? Also try to use english when typing, it makes it alot easier for others to understand the question and successfully answer it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mldub2 Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 I am sorry. I meant chipped a piece off and the used pistons are coming out of a l28et. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 What year engine is it going into? The turbo pistons are dished which will produce a lower compression than the flat top pistons used in some engines. The other difference is that the ring lands are lower on the piston, I dont know if thats a problem but its something to note. Youd also want to address the bearings, I dont know if you can just pull the old bearings off the the chipped piston and put them onto the replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mldub2 Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 So it would be alot safer just to get new ones for http://www.zcarsource.com/content/p/9/pid/50981/catid/7554_7571/Piston_Set_Standard_Size_81_83_Turbo_new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mldub2 Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 and the year is a 81 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kash Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 It's ok to use one piston from another motor (turbo to turbo), just be sure to install a new set or rings and hone the block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mldub2 Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 when i get the other piston should i use my rod or the one it comes with. If it even matters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetremendoustim Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 You need to read other threads and also read the grammar and punctuation rules for this site. The rods are fine, you can check them just in case for out of round, or check for torsions. Stock rods are capable for up to 400 HP? Anyhow, some people run forged pistons with stock rods because they are very resilient. Every other L28et rebuild related questions have already been asked and answered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd1105 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 If you need one i have one or a whole set for sale. used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mldub2 Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 Is it okey to change one piston that has a different head marking. From 34 to a 45, both are from a l28et. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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