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Title: DSS pistons
Post by: gregaba on August 11, 2020, 11:43:39 AM

Anyone using DSS pistons?
I am ready to order some new pistons and was looking at Icon, JE, and DSS pistons.
Looking for a reasonable priced forged piston for my build and have not bought any pistons for a while and don't know what are the good brands.
Thanks
Greg

Title: Re: DSS pistons
Post by: blykins on August 11, 2020, 12:07:45 PM

I like using pistons that have a more modern ring pack.   The 1/16" & 3/16" stuff is almost antiquated now.  We're using a lot of 1mm and 1.5mm rings.  Racetec is an option, as well as Mahle, and Diamond.  I use all 3. 

Title: Re: DSS pistons
Post by: gregaba on August 11, 2020, 01:02:11 PM

Thanks Brent
that is what I was looking for.
Greg

Title: Re: DSS pistons
Post by: TomP on August 11, 2020, 04:01:08 PM

I have some 80's vintage BRC pistons for my 428, they use .043" top rings.

Title: Re: DSS pistons
Post by: blykins on August 11, 2020, 04:42:48 PM

Quote from: TomP on August 11, 2020, 04:01:08 PM

I have some 80's vintage BRC pistons for my 428, they use .043" top rings.

What's the oil ring pack thickness?

Title: Re: DSS pistons
Post by: HarleyJack17 on August 12, 2020, 02:15:24 PM

Greg,

There is definitely some gains to be had with a modern ring pack too....some good info out there on that as it relates to friction and power. 

Title: Re: DSS pistons
Post by: gregaba on August 12, 2020, 05:58:38 PM

Decided to buy a set of Racetec's from Brent.
As soon as my engine gets out of the machine shop [hopefully by the middle of September] so I will know the new deck height so I can order.
Looking forward to building it and getting it in the 63 Galaxie next year.
Greg