Oversized or Standard pistons? - Honda-Acura.net

KenDawg13 · 03-07-04, 09:27 PM

I am looking at getting pistons for my '98 GS-R. I have someone who has a set of standard ITR Pistons with rings for $200. Is it worth buying or should I go with oversized Type-R pistons. I am planning on getting a turbo soon. Or should I get different pistons than Type-R. Also they are Topline Type-R pistons, is this different than regular OEM Type-R pistons. Thanx for your help in advance.

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So.Cal_INTEGRA · 03-07-04, 09:31 PM

The type r pistons will give you more compresion, so if your going for a Turbo setup then those would not be the ideal pistons to get unless you were going for NA or a supercharger setup. Get pistons that would lower your compresion.

KenDawg13 · 03-07-04, 09:32 PM

All right, thanx

Mac8008 · 03-08-04, 11:10 AM

I think you know this, but you didn't make it clear in your post. If you go with oversize pistons, you can't go with a stock bore.

KenDawg13 · 03-08-04, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mac8008

I think you know this, but you didn't make it clear in your post. If you go with oversize pistons, you can't go with a stock bore.

yea, I knew that I just did not know if oversized and boring out was better for a turbo or just keeping it all the same size with just better pistons.

**MrFatbooty** · 03-08-04, 05:56 PM

If you're planning on getting a turbo soon, worry about the turbo and its associated hardware before you start opening up the motor and replacing pistons. You can make plenty of reliable power on a completely stock engine as long as you have the right parts and it's tuned correctly.

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03-07-04, 09:31 PM	#2
So.Cal_INTEGRA Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Temecula, Ca Posts: 380	The type r pistons will give you more compresion, so if your going for a Turbo setup then those would not be the ideal pistons to get unless you were going for NA or a supercharger setup. Get pistons that would lower your compresion.

03-07-04, 09:32 PM	#3
KenDawg13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 47	All right, thanx

03-08-04, 05:56 PM	#6
MrFatbooty Wannabe yuppie Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 25,341	If you're planning on getting a turbo soon, worry about the turbo and its associated hardware before you start opening up the motor and replacing pistons. You can make plenty of reliable power on a completely stock engine as long as you have the right parts and it's tuned correctly.