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Old 11-19-2004, 03:28 PM
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How old are the piston you have, are they forged? Cast? Are they scuffed or scratched? Are the pin holes standard size? Can you reuse them at all, did the engine stay at the bore the piston was made for. Sometimes the answer is yes, sometimes no.

These are all questions you must ask. When in doubt replace them all. The piston is literally where the pedal meets the metal. You can never afford to spend too much on good quality pistons.
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