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2010/01/18 15:26:00 (permalink)
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piston identification (pinto)

Just stripped a motor down and it seems to be a pretty hot motor by the looks. Its got a cam tech cam, ported head nice valve job etc

Pulled the pistons out, they are marked, eb 397 P S and then U.S.A 1 on the other side.

They're 30 thou oversize but i think one may not be salvagable as it looks like its got too hot and melted a little.

Can anyone tell me what brand they are, and also if they're anything special??

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    Wozzah
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    RE: piston identification (pinto) 2010/01/18 21:03:43 (permalink)
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    They sound like Federal Mogul/Sterling pistons. Just an off the shelf cast piston. They are not a bad piston, much better than alot of aftermarket items. Certainly not I would call a "race" piston, they are fine in a half healthy pinto,

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    Sterling
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    RE: piston identification (pinto) 2010/01/18 21:23:32 (permalink)
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    quote:
    Originally posted by Wozzah

    Federal Mogul/Sterling pistons.



    cool name! LOL
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    basudecro2309
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    RE: piston identification (pinto) 2010/01/24 07:16:51 (permalink)
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    why u need to know that?
    u can try better cars.

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