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| ModPR3 |
 Feb 22 2006, 11:54 AM
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i have found the following companys that manufacture type 4 cylinder and piston sets. are there any more that i am missing and which do you perfer yourself. EMW, Mahle, and Econo. these are priced from $300 - $500. ive also been researching nickies but they are over $2000. are they worth it. what are the real world advantages in a daily driven street car. the way i see it i can rebuild my engine 4 times for the price of 1 set of nickies. thanks for the help.
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| Jake Raby |
Feb 22 2006, 02:51 PM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
Yeah, Nickies are worth the price if you are making over 180 HP..... Wear is eliminated, temps drop, and the performance doors open VERY wide!
Here is a pic of the largest Nickie ever made after 13,500 miles of driving time. A cast iron cylinder sees this much wear in 20 minutes of run time! (IMG:http://www.aircooledtechnology.com/r_d_3_OH/teardown/First%20group%20of%20pics%20026.jpg) And here is the power the engine generated. (IMG:http://www.aircooledtechnology.com/r_d_3_OH/buildup/3.0%20prototype%20RAT%20dyno.JPG) Thats on pump gas, through the muffler! BUT if you just want 100 K miles of rliability making less power then follow Mark's advice. |
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ModPR3 good company for cylinder and piston sets Feb 22 2006, 11:54 AM
Cap'n Krusty Mahle is OE (K&S is too), I would go with them. ... Feb 22 2006, 12:46 PM Joe Ricard Nikkies @ 2 grand does not include the pistons so ... Feb 22 2006, 01:42 PM Jake Raby Type 4 Store
My deluxe 96mm arrangement is the be... Feb 22 2006, 01:48 PM mudfoot76 Feb 22 2006, 02:45 PM
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