School me on Pistons....
Looking at a Wiseco piston kit for my 103 build.
Whats the difference between Flat top Pistons and Dome topped, is this simply a compression thing? Additionally, do Dome topped Pistons require head work for clearance reasons? |
Generally, domes are for more compression. Flat tops are ideal configuration of combustion flame travel, too, especially in current wedge head combustion chambers. Ancient, true hemi head pistons (IE Ironhead Sportsters, Shovelheads) had huge domes to fill the combustion chamber and give decent compression ratios but benefited from dual spark plugs to light the fire on both sides of the dome, as flame travel "over" the dome was poor.
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Assuming twincam.. It's a compression thing. if selected right the dome will fit. Wiseco domes should be no problem on a 103 providing the domes are meant for heads. Talk to wiseco customer service to be sure.
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Agree with Max, by the way, if you happen to be looking for some 103 standard cylinders I’ve got some in the classifieds :)!
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Originally Posted by robbyville
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Agree with Max, by the way, if you happen to be looking for some 103 standard cylinders I’ve got some in the classifieds :)!
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Piston crown design is just beginning to show promise in the automotive circles. Harley may never get to the level of GM's Corvette LT1 design. But, it sure would be nice as I'd love a DI engined HD.
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It's supposed to help with travel to get full skirted pistons as well.
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Originally Posted by Jay Guild
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It's supposed to help with travel to get full skirted pistons as well.
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A full skirted piston extends further down the cylinder and provides more resistance to the Piston pivoting on the pin. Less chance of warping rings and the Piston travels closer to parallel of the cylinder walls.
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Originally Posted by Jay Guild
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A full skirted piston extends further down the cylinder and provides more resistance to the Piston pivoting on the pin. Less chance of warping rings and the Piston travels closer to parallel of the cylinder walls.
I have a 02 RKC (about 80K) with about 60K on a set of 95 ci 10.8 to 1 slipper skirt early wisecos. It's easily had 100 dyno pulls at various times, made as much as 110 hp, had ccps as high as 220 psi (depending on the cams) and been run hard at times even with temps over 100F. It hasn't blown up yet. Burns maybe 1/2 qt in 3000 miles. I'm not worried. |
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