Time for Stage I
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JE Pistons
Just ordered a set of custom JE Pistons at 0.50mm oversized, so I have a set of STD 98mm 11.5:1 compression pistons, pins, clips & rings for sale. They are coated on skirts and crowns.
I paid $350 delivered for slugs and $75 for the rings. Let me know if you're interested? SOLD - THANKS ZMANIV!
I paid $350 delivered for slugs and $75 for the rings. Let me know if you're interested? SOLD - THANKS ZMANIV!
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I think you'd be fine with just +2mm overbore. Cylinder wall thickness is not the issue - it's cost. I'd try to use RC51 rings, that would keep the costs down. I wonder if you could use standard RC51 pistons too? Maybe high-compression versions? That would really make it an affordable operation!
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I think you'd be fine with just +2mm overbore. Cylinder wall thickness is not the issue - it's cost. I'd try to use RC51 rings, that would keep the costs down. I wonder if you could use standard RC51 pistons too? Maybe high-compression versions? That would really make it an affordable operation!
Does anyone know for a fact if Honda OEM 0.50mm oversized rings are same thickness as STD 98mm OEM rings? JE Pistons needs to know before machining the custom pistons...Thanks!
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I'm running +0.50mm pistons in my engine. I went with stock parts because JE are a bunch a dicks and ticked me off. Turds! I'll go with Weisco or Arias next time, I've always had good luck with both of them.
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I don't deal with JE directly but through one of their distributors: highperformanceonline.com and they have been great to deal with!
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Sorry, it's been so long since I gave an update, but it seems I've just been waiting around on parts to show up...I did receive the 0.50mm OS High Comp JE Pistions and the machinist now has them along with the rings & block in order to get the bores just right, so I'll have to wait on that work to be done before final assembly can start...
In the meantime, I'll be cutting in the 3 angle valve sets this week and installing the OS Morwi valves and Morwi STG 1 cams so the heads will be all ready to bolt on once the block comes in...
I'll take some more pics soon and post'em up...RC
In the meantime, I'll be cutting in the 3 angle valve sets this week and installing the OS Morwi valves and Morwi STG 1 cams so the heads will be all ready to bolt on once the block comes in...
I'll take some more pics soon and post'em up...RC
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Let me know if you have any questions.
Make sure that you check concentricity of the seat to the valve guide frequently. Blue the valve seat and insert the valve and spin it with the rubber hose to be sure it contacts all the way around.
That is the trickiest part of using those cutters. It's easy to side-load it, which causes a loss of concentricity.
Make sure that you check concentricity of the seat to the valve guide frequently. Blue the valve seat and insert the valve and spin it with the rubber hose to be sure it contacts all the way around.
That is the trickiest part of using those cutters. It's easy to side-load it, which causes a loss of concentricity.
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Let me know if you have any questions.
Make sure that you check concentricity of the seat to the valve guide frequently. Blue the valve seat and insert the valve and spin it with the rubber hose to be sure it contacts all the way around.
That is the trickiest part of using those cutters. It's easy to side-load it, which causes a loss of concentricity.
Make sure that you check concentricity of the seat to the valve guide frequently. Blue the valve seat and insert the valve and spin it with the rubber hose to be sure it contacts all the way around.
That is the trickiest part of using those cutters. It's easy to side-load it, which causes a loss of concentricity.
Thanks Rand, I'll get some blue stuff
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Sorry, it's been so long since I gave an update, but it seems I've just been waiting around on parts to show up...I did receive the 0.50mm OS High Comp JE Pistions and the machinist now has them along with the rings & block in order to get the bores just right, so I'll have to wait on that work to be done before final assembly can start...
In the meantime, I'll be cutting in the 3 angle valve sets this week and installing the OS Morwi valves and Morwi STG 1 cams so the heads will be all ready to bolt on once the block comes in...
I'll take some more pics soon and post'em up...RC
In the meantime, I'll be cutting in the 3 angle valve sets this week and installing the OS Morwi valves and Morwi STG 1 cams so the heads will be all ready to bolt on once the block comes in...
I'll take some more pics soon and post'em up...RC
thanks, you must be dying to get things done!
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Will do Bill, not dying to get done cuz it's kinda off season for us down here now cuz it's so danged hot! So as long as I have her put together by this Fall it's all good...riding in 98 degree heat with 100% humidity is not my idea of fun, but I usually ride at least once a week to keep fuel fresh and battery charged, both mine and the bikes'
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Air Scoops
Received a nice set of air scoops in the mail recently made of fiberglass & carbonfiber to help keep the rads cool...now just gotta find time to put'm on!
Truckin, if you're in the neighborhood could you stop by and put them on for me?
LOL!
Truckin, if you're in the neighborhood could you stop by and put them on for me?
LOL!
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hehehe, if da shoe fits
That's not far off! Mine weighs in at 11.8 lbs...one big baby...couldn't hardly believe it was so heavy
If you have a stock flywheel my advise to one and all is to lighten it cuz with a crank this heavy the heavier flywheel is overkill...RC
That's not far off! Mine weighs in at 11.8 lbs...one big baby...couldn't hardly believe it was so heavy
If you have a stock flywheel my advise to one and all is to lighten it cuz with a crank this heavy the heavier flywheel is overkill...RC
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Did you weigh the stock pistons Rick? I see the new slugs are listed at 390 g. Was wonderign how much lighter that is than stock (I seem to recall teh stockers weighing in the neighborhood of 443 g for some reason)
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Nope, still have the rods on the old ones, so I will let you know when I can weigh them...
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