what pistons and rings are good?

[tvmango]

This my scenario,, I have all the items to put into my car in my signature, I am being told I am a dumbass for not at least ringing my stock block first. At the most I would like to hone my block, and replace the rings/pistons. and rod and mains. my block is stock now.
Should I just ring my stock pistons, and if so what rings? total seal?
Or should I replace my pistons also and try to get to 8.5:1 compression??
Also what brand bearings?
There are so many choices and I have no clue which one would be good?

 

[tvmango]

Are speed pro pistons any good? There pretty cheap..

 

[needforspeed440]

i just bought a stroker kit from www.online-racer.com, got forged probe pistons with moly rings. i would give them a call, really good customer service and fast shipping. i delt with ed. pretty cheap to.

 

[GAU89LXStang]

If you are running an aftercooler and the vortech at only 9 psi, according to ATI's info pack you could be running around 11:1 compression with a carb and an intercooler, so I would guess you run around 10:1 on pump gas with fuel injection.

As everyone will tell you, definetely go with forged pistons, and rods, cast cranks can handle a ton of power, much more than you are looking at.

I like Probe's pistons. I'd go with the Total Seal rings, also.

I hope this helps your quest for power.

Mo' Town

 

[Ranchero5.0]

I have to agree you are just about wasting your time. Wait until you have enough to put new pistons and total seal rings in. Figure another grand and the bottom end will be up to par.

Jamie

 

[tvmango]

I have to agree you are just about wasting your time. Wait until you have enough to put new pistons and total seal rings in. Figure another grand and the bottom end will be up to par.

Jamie

If it's gonna cost me a grand, than so be it, but what to get?

 

[tvmango]

anyone else?

 

[tvmango]

ttt

 

[5.0 HOtrain]

I'm using custom je pistons and childs&albert zero gap rings. Both pricey pieces but worth the money.