Pistons that have been cut for TW heads?

[allcarfan]

Pistons (ROSS) that have been cut for TW heads....can they also be used with inline valve heads?

Shane

 

[Ronstang]

Maybe....but you will only know by mocking up the engine and checking for interference between the piston and valve.

 

[allcarfan]

sheesh "maybe" - i could have said that.

I would like to have some Idea BEFORE I assemble the engine...no sense in buying parts I cant use!!!

 

[Ronstang]

Well, MAYBE is the only answer anyone can give you since each engine is a little different and your choice of cam will have a large inpact. If the cam is mild then you will probably be alright. I used a shortblock with TW pistons in it and stuck some stock heads on it and with the mild cam it was OK....I know because I checked for intereference. I always check vavle clearance on any engine I build even if I know all the parts fit. You are going to have to mock it up and check to be certain....PERIOD.

 

[1320stang]

Shane, so buy the TW heads for the correct pistons.

I'm with Ron, I ALWAYS clay the piston top for clearance.

I use a used head gasket also but on my race motor, I think we just sat the heads on it, put a couple of bolts hand tight and clayed it that way, but that's been 10 years ago that we originally checked it and I can't quite remember. Since then we've just put new head gaskets on it.

Larry

 

[allcarfan]

Got an email from ROSS PISTONS.

They said that their pistons will handle up to a .600" camshaft with either TW or inline valve heads. (I will still be checking for PTV clearance.

FYI

Shane