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please read: Piston to Valve contact

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After taking my engine apart I have 2 pistons that were gouged when 3 valves were damaged, should I replace only the 2 damaged pistons or do I have to replace all 8?
 

Stan Weiss

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Were the pistons just gouged or broken? If they only have some material moved around, you and grind off the sharp edges and raised material and still use the pistons. Based on how much material is removed you will need to get all the pistons balanced.
 
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how i can post a picture for you to see it
 

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On reply screen go down to > Additional options > Attach Files > Manage Attachments. Also the piston may not look broken, but can be so you need to get them check.
 
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the attach files is not opening
 

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If there stock I would take this opportunity to build a forged bottom.
 
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how much will cost w/o parts to build white stang
 

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im thinkin that should just replace them its a little safer for the cost. but you can reuse them but, if you plan to do a power adder like boost or spray that will be a really weak link in your bottom end. but if you dont plan to do the power adders and dont have the money in your budget its fine to reuse them
 

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Have you had the head checked for cracks and/or pressure tested to made sure it is OK?
 
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