What pistons to use

[Barry_R]

TRW is a brand from days gone by....but the same basic parts are available as Speed-Pro. I arn Speed-Pro for 12 years before starting Survival Motorsports - so I know a little bit about the products....

The alloy used in Speed-Pro is 4032 with 11% silicon - - the same is available from Probe in a 460 piston - but not a 429. Hypers will work OK in many engines - but I don't personally care for them. Its not a matter of strength - its just what happens when they do fail - it's pretty ugly. Speed-Pro might be the only rational forged choice from an economy perspective.

I think Brian at AD Performance had a bunch of 429/460 press fit Eagle rods for sale really cheap. He's a competitor of mine - so be sure to tell him I sent you. He'll be surprised. By the time you recondition stock rods and replace the bolts the Eagles will be a better deal.

[Excaliber]

I worked at a wrecking yard once, their slogan, "Road Tested Parts".

Friend of mine just asked me about a new motor she bought for her truck, paid BIG money, name brand. White smoke (intake gasket maybe, cracked head, blown gasket), buying new and paying big money is still no guarentee of getting a perfect anything.