Re: [AMC-list] 360 Pistons

[Joe Fulton <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

At $35 a piston I'd buy a set of 0.030 oversize HE pistons and put them on the shelf for future use.  I have several cars that could use a built 360.  Some days I'd like to build them all.  Other days I feel like caling a tow truck and junking them.   

Joe Fulton

--- On Sat, 12/12/09, Steven F. Brueggeman <amcer@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: Steven F. Brueggeman <amcer@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [AMC-list] 360 Pistons
> To: "AMC, Rambler, Nash, Jeep and family" <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Saturday, December 12, 2009, 5:33 AM
> When I did the 390 in my old '70 AMX
> a few years ago we used KB Silvolite pistons. They don't
> currently make them for the much more common 360? That
> surprises me.
> 
> One of the nice features of that piston is the design is
> resistant to detonation damage, which is a common problem
> with AMC cast pistons.
> 
> -Steve-
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: <scramblr@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 10:36 PM
> Subject: [AMC-list] 360 Pistons
> 
> 
> > I am attending the PRI (Performance Racing Industry)
> show in Orlando. I have spoken with a Technical rep from
> United Engine (Makers of Silvolite and Keith Black brand
> pistons) about the possibility of having some Hyperutectic
> pistons made for the 360 AMC motor. I explained to him the
> problem of there being only std cast and custom forged
> pistons with nothing in between. Although Hyperutectic
> pistons are still cast, they are made from a different type
> of Aluminum which is much harder than the standard casting.
> This makes them MUCH more resistant to scuffing and able to
> stand higher compression than the standard casting. They are
> an excellent choice for any motor which will be lightly
> modified and used below 6000 RPM.
> > I suggested that since Silvolite currently makes std
> cast 360 pistons they might consider makeing some
> Hyperutectic ones from the same mold. These would be 9-1
> pistons fur use in HD street and limited high performance
> use with a price "around" $35 each. He seemed open to the
> idea but asked if I had any idea what the market might be
> for them. So I'm asking that anyone reading this list who
> might have an idea of how much interest there would be for
> such an item contact me so i can get back to him with some
> numbers.
> > If you have been complaining about the lack of speed
> parts for the 360 here's your chance to help out!!!
> > THANX!
> > Bruce Hevner
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