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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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Thinking of going .10 over for the pistons on my 89 EVO. The mechanic that went over my motor and is suggesting to do a .10 over suggested using OEM pistons and I'm wandering whats the differnce/benefit from one manufactures piston to the next ?
 
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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The materials used to make the piston, which will effect the application of the piston, the tolerances that each company uses in manufacturing, the placement of the ring grooves in relationship to the top of the piston, the length of the piston skirt, the skirt may be coated with something for wear resistance. All kinds of things.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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Harley has pistons that use Teflon on the piston skirts.
 
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