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at 9:1 you'd be ok to "test the limits" of a forged piston, ie safe on 10psi or more. . .the Ross Forged Pistons at 8.5:1 are a great option for 3L and should be seriously considered, if not only because they are forged, but because of the safe relocation of the rings so that the 2nd to oil gap is larger. . .



So if I wanted a bulletproof bottom end for my 3L, I could run either CR.

Right now the setup I am considering is.

My stock 3L block, pauter rods and the diamond forged 9:1 pistons. That is the most expensive setup But I really want to build this car right. It will probably take me up to next year to finish it but I think in the end, I will be happy with it. I belive with the setup stated above I should be able to boost up to 15psi easy and put down serious hp/tq numbers. And it would be a wicked fast freeway monster But just for my curiosity I would like to take a poll.


9:1 VS. 8.5:1
Pauter rods withe the Ross forged 8.5:1 pistons
Pauter rods with the forged Diamond 9:1 pistons




Thanks guys,

-Jeff-

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