Re: Performance pistons for an MC motor....

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Marc A Swanson wrote:
> 
> I called up the engine shop today and the bad news is that the cylinder
> walls on my donor motor were pretty rough to the point where I'm going to
> need oversized pistons.  Anyway, I think it seems like sort of a waste to
> replace them with Audi parts, so can anybody recommend a good alternative?
> I'm trying to keep durablility at a maximum while still getting a few
> extra HP out of the deal.  In case it matters, I need 10 over pistons.
> 
>
Marc

I think this subject has come up before.  Oversize pistions for the I5
are over a 
$100 apiece.  You could probably find a used I5 short block with no
cylinder wear
for much cheaper than it would cost you to rebuild your block with new
pistons,
bearings and the labor to do it.

Just my thought on the subject.


Pat Korach
Kirkland, WA