Re: [AMC-list] 360 Pistons

["Garry Nordstrom" <gasnordstrom@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I am presently have a 360 done ,,30 over pistons I would be willing to wait 
and try a set
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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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