I'm swapping out some flat top pistons that were the wrong choice and was wondering which manufacturer and type I should get.


We went with Mahle-aftermarket the first time but if there's a better brand out there I would like to know. I'm setting this up for a super charger at a later date so I'm assuming I would need a forged set with something like a 17CC dish.


Also, my fuel pump went out so if there is one out there you recommend I would greatly appreciate it.


I went at this the first time without consulting this forum and I won't make that mistake again.


Thanks for any advice.

 

Man...I got no love on this queston.

 

17cc is fine. Be more worried about the rods than anything.

 

Visit the engine builder's thread and post in there they will help you out

 

cool...thanks.

 

17cc would give you something like an 8.89:1 compression ratio I think (assuming its 2v and stock bore), so that's a safe ratio for boost.


As for a fuel pump, I like a single Walbro 255 (GSS342 should fit in the stock F150 hat) with a wiring installation kit (400-1048). But it just depends on how much fuel you are going to need when the blower gets strapped on. Don't forget to upgrade the fuel injectors too when that time comes.