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12-28-2014, 02:12 PM | #1 |
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Pistons
Anyone running off set pins in their pistons,and how much.?Do you feel that theirs any power in it.
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12-28-2014, 03:45 PM | #2 |
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Re: Pistons
Jim I didn't see any difference. Used whatever offset Patterson sent. It was a PITA when I had to replace a couple of pistons.
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12-28-2014, 04:17 PM | #3 |
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Re: Pistons
Depends upon how thick the cylinder walls are....if its friction your trying to reduce I think the coatings available take care of that.
If you have a thinwall block (like most fords) that you got carried away with, with the boring bar, you can take some pressure off the major side by offsetting the piston pin to the minor side and, some say its easier to "rotate" the crank as with all non standard mods...your mileage may very |
12-29-2014, 08:57 AM | #4 |
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Re: Pistons
If the pin is offset, would it cause the piston rock and break ring seal due pivot point placement?
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12-29-2014, 10:47 PM | #5 |
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Re: Pistons
Well I am not sure about that Larry some pretty well known engine guys say to run them
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12-29-2014, 11:34 PM | #6 |
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Re: Pistons
Offset pistons-----small amount of power there--- because of less power need to overcome rod load and easier crank rotation--- it makes engine RPM quicker---FED 387
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12-30-2014, 09:37 AM | #7 |
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12-30-2014, 10:57 AM | #8 |
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Re: Pistons
Dwight is correct.
Piston offset reduces friction and cylinder wall loading; it also improves geometry. F1 and NASCAR has been doing it and also using guided pistons. Would not be surprised if Pro Stock is doing the same, especially with the use of short deck blocks. |
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Depends on which way the offset is. Factory offset is to quiet piston noise.
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12-31-2014, 09:28 PM | #10 |
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Re: Pistons
Is the piston balanced in the center or on the center line of the off set pin placement? Just wondering about inertia.
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