Ej20 Rebuild Piston Choices

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  1. 03suby
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    2002 USDM Ej20

    Had 160k on it and after hot tanking it will have to be bored to .5mm over.

    What is a good piston choice?

    I would like to make 300 whp. I want it to be reliable.

    So I am leaning towards a set of forged pistons.

    There is a great deal on a set of CP pistons for 410.00


    Brand new in the Box CP Pistons with Rings, Wrist Pins and Locks for Subaru Impreza WRX EJ20 Engine

    Part # SC7400 -- 92.5mm Bore -- 8.5:1 Compression

    Complete set of (4) Pistons, (4) set of piston rings, (4) wrist pins and locks

    CP Pistons Feature:

    - High Strength Aluminum Forgings

    - Super Lightweight Designs

    - Fully CNC Machined and Balanced to +/- 1 gram


    Would these be a good option? If not then what other brands might I consider? or possibly different compression ratios? I want to keep it reliable and make some power.

    Future plans or a VF39 or other Vf series but for now it will just be the td04.

    Thank you!
     
  2. Nuke
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    you going with a new crank?
    if so, do a 2.1, since you're already wanting some pistons
     
  3. 03suby
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    No, the stock crank polished up beautifully. I wanted the V7 JDM sti crank but noone has one.

    Why do you recommend the 2.1 build? and what crank does it use?
     
  4. piddster
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    CP makes bomb-proof pistons. I'd like them in my next motor.


    However, AFAIK, CP does not offset their pin bosses so they tend to be a bit noisy. Not that it is bad, just noisy.
     
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    Good to know! Thanks, I decided to go the 2.1 route. I will need to get custom pistons now :)
     
  6. FuJi K
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    you gonna be so fast with the 2.1 setup!!!!
     
  7. 03suby
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    :) I am excited! I got the specs from Nuke for the pistons, thanks.

    I trying to find a reputable shop to machine my block.