MC vs. 20vt-weaker bottom end.

[JShadzi at aol.com]

Yes, that is true, the KX and JT use the same connecting rod as the NG, thus 
the different compression height, and would mean that they would not fit the 
MC connecting rods (plus, they use the 20mm pin).  If you swapped the entire 
rod and piston, it would fit however, but at a sacrifice in strength, kind of 
defeating the whole purpose.

Javad

In a message dated 10/15/2001 10:56:23 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
auditude at neta.com writes:

<< I would speculate that KX and JT pistons also have similar ring 
 lands flimsiness compared to MC pistons, since they are n/a.  
 
 So, my idea of clearancing them for the oil squirters to use them in 
 an MC motor, bringing it up to 8.5:1 c/r would not be a viable 
 option?
 
 Any thoughts on this?  I was thinking I could use the pistons from 
 my "spare" Coupe GT motor, and put them in my '88 5kcstq to 
 bring up the c/r a bit to help it start rolling from a stop.  I don't want 
 to put weaker parts in the thing.
 
 Thanks,
 
 Ken >>