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Set of X Flow Pistons (+20 thou)
Nickctp - 20/3/13 at 05:08 PM

Hi all,

My block has gone in for a rebore (from standard) so +20 thou. I need a set of pistons! Does any one have a set at this size second hand or new - all considered.

Cheers

Nick

Westy1994 - 20/3/13 at 05:21 PM

Someone correct me if I am wrong, but is not not usual for the machine shop to want the pistons and ring set onsite during the rebore, to check ring gaps ?, its been a while since I had an engine done, but could do with a refresh myself this winter.

Nickctp - 20/3/13 at 05:24 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Westy1994
Someone correct me if I am wrong, but is not not usual for the machine shop to want the pistons and ring set onsite during the rebore, to check ring gaps ?, its been a while since I had an engine done, but could do with a refresh myself this winter.


Yep he does want the pistons - Thats why I need a set first. I have left the block with him.

Westy1994 - 20/3/13 at 05:27 PM

Ah ok sorry, I read that as you are getting it rebored then bringing the block home , then getting the pistons.... been a long day here.....

ETA

The last engine I had done the machine shop got them in, will yours not do that or are they too dear?

[Edited on 20/3/13 by Westy1994]

Nickctp - 20/3/13 at 05:49 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Westy1994
Ah ok sorry, I read that as you are getting it rebored then bringing the block home , then getting the pistons.... been a long day here.....

ETA

The last engine I had done the machine shop got them in, will yours not do that or are they too dear?

[Edited on 20/3/13 by Westy1994]


He can get them in for me but are 200 a set of 4 - as are Burtons

I have already blown my budget on this car and it's costing me a fortune! Any saving is a bonus.

phil m - 20/3/13 at 06:43 PM

Hi Nick
Unless you're using a crossflow for competition purposes, have you thought of changing to a Zetec? Loads more power and pretty cheap.
I know that crossflow parts have gone up since I rebuilt mine, but looks like its becoming a real decision whether or not to change tack
Phil

Nickctp - 27/3/13 at 08:21 AM

quote:
Originally posted by phil m
Hi Nick
Unless you're using a crossflow for competition purposes, have you thought of changing to a Zetec? Loads more power and pretty cheap.
I know that crossflow parts have gone up since I rebuilt mine, but looks like its becoming a real decision whether or not to change tack
Phil


Phil,

I have seriously thought about changing engines - the issue is that I have spent a fortune on the car now and it's not really financially a good idea to start all over again. Having said this the X flow is now becoming quite rare in good order so my fully rebuilt engine will hopefully add a little value to the car, especially as it is being done properly, It will be virtually a new engine when complete. I do wish I had gone down the Ztec route this time - but we all learn from our mistakes - just unfortunately they are expensive ones sometimes!

N

Nickctp - 27/3/13 at 08:22 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Westy1994
Ah ok sorry, I read that as you are getting it rebored then bringing the block home , then getting the pistons.... been a long day here.....

ETA

The last engine I had done the machine shop got them in, will yours not do that or are they too dear?

[Edited on 20/3/13 by Westy1994]


They purchase their parts from Burtons - they offer no discount even to builders
!!

Found a good seller though

procomp - 27/3/13 at 12:25 PM

Hi.

No one is going to have +20 pistons as regular stock, I buy from the people who supply most of the others and they do not carry them as regular stock.
However why not just go straight for either +60 or more common +90. Burtons had the odd ball +90's that where not legal for the Locost championship and where selling them at cost just to get rid of them. !

Cheers Matt

Nickctp - 27/3/13 at 12:38 PM

quote:
Originally posted by procomp
Hi.

No one is going to have +20 pistons as regular stock, I buy from the people who supply most of the others and they do not carry them as regular stock.
However why not just go straight for either +60 or more common +90. Burtons had the odd ball +90's that where not legal for the Locost championship and where selling them at cost just to get rid of them. !

Cheers Matt


I found an engineering company based in London who stock the +20s and I have to say the pricing is very good.