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J E pistons? #992969 02/03/2010 08:28 02/03/2010 08:28
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,829 kidderminster nick_d OP My life on the forum
nick_d OP My life on the forum Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,829 kidderminster	Any body using these or any bad experiences using these? Are they anygood basically? Nick 368bhp @ 1.5 bar

Re: J E pistons? [Re: nick_d] #992979 02/03/2010 08:49 02/03/2010 08:49
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eldinho Unregistered E	JE pistons have a very good reputation. I may be wrong but I think Barbz used these if CP weren't available.

Re: J E pistons? [Re: ] #993004 02/03/2010 09:22 02/03/2010 09:22
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,829 kidderminster nick_d OP My life on the forum
nick_d OP My life on the forum Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,829 kidderminster	Sound.... Had a good quote off an american company... 375ish delivered! That's minus the rings tho as already have a new set! Nick 368bhp @ 1.5 bar

Re: J E pistons? [Re: nick_d] #993439 02/03/2010 20:16 02/03/2010 20:16
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pjd30 Unregistered P	I have custom made JE Pistons in the 300bhp 1.6 turboed Alfa engine. JE are very good make and will make any piston to any spec for you.fast turn around time too.

Re: J E pistons? [Re: ] #993458 02/03/2010 20:46 02/03/2010 20:46
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,829 kidderminster nick_d OP My life on the forum
nick_d OP My life on the forum Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,829 kidderminster	Thanks.... I'll prob end up going for these then after these positive comments! Was wondering wether to up the compression ratio a little? What would be the benefits of this.... Better repsonse low down? Was thinking of gettin 8.5:1! Nick 368bhp @ 1.5 bar

Re: J E pistons? [Re: nick_d] #993669 03/03/2010 09:08 03/03/2010 09:08
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,321 Sandhurst Begbie ex El Presidente
Begbie ex El Presidente I AM a Coop Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,321 Sandhurst	8.5:1 will be fine. You have only gone up half a point. Generally it will feel slightly better off boost, but that's about it. Originally Posted by Jonny - After being taken out at Spa Your car is Usain Bolt with wellies