Choosing Pistons?
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Choosing Pistons?
I would like to know your opinions on getting high compression pistons. I was looking at JE, Weisco, CP, or is JDM ITR the best way to go? I was looking at those four brands and in standard size. I was thinking either Weisco or JDM ITR's. Thanks for your help with this.
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Depends what your trying to accomplish. Running forged pistons & rods is not needed on an all motor 1.8L application. You can use oem honda parts.
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I was talking to Steve C. and he was telling me that I might as well go with forged pistons it will give me some extra power more than just a JDM ITR piston would. Basically just want more power. I want to put on pistons (maybe rods), cams, cam gears, intake manifold, injectors and a tune and thats about it. Something more powerful but is still very reliable.
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The material doesn't give you more power the compression does along with tuning and supporting mods. What motor is this for and what are your power goals?
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B18C1 Would like 180-200 whp. Just want the car to be stronger and a little quicker. I was going to do the bottom end first thats why I'm looking at pistons first and maybe rods.
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yea i pretty much think at those numbers as your goal its possible to reach with all honda OEM (have seen it done using all oem parts wih a b18b block) dont waste the money if u dont have to, use it on other other supporting mods.
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There will be no power difference between forged components & oem components.
Forged pistons/rings & rods = $800.00
OEM pistons/rings = $300.00
The only way you would yield more power with aftermarket components is if you had lighter components or yielded a higher compression using the aftermarket forged piston.
Forged pistons/rings & rods = $800.00
OEM pistons/rings = $300.00
The only way you would yield more power with aftermarket components is if you had lighter components or yielded a higher compression using the aftermarket forged piston.
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Oh okay I see. Yea I basically want to keep the compression under 12:1. Somewhere in the 11 range. Yea it does make sense from a cost stand point and power stand point to keep it Oem. Thanks.
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Save your money and put it towards a good header. If you can find some JDM ITR pistons, ITR/CTR cams, itr springs/retainers, Skunk2 intake manifold, 2.5" exhaust, a GOOD header and tune. Should be good enough for your 180whp goals on a nice dyno 
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^im with them if its just all motor use stock parts you change out just your pistons for some jdm b16 a nice itr cam and good header you will feel more of a pull right there.
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