10.5 V8 high compression pistons

[Jens]

Looking for a set of 10.5 V8 high compression pistons.
Who might help me ? if used pls. mention mile age.

 

[So Cal V8]

Good luck with your search. When I was looking I wasn't able to find a set that was a) local, or b) cheap. In fact, I think the only place I found proper 10.5:1 pistons was some company down in Australia and they were expensive. In the end I opted for custom forged pistons made by Venolia in Long Beach - just around the corner from me. It was, of course more expensive than an off the shelf set, but by the time I factored in shipping etc. they weren't a million miles apart cost wise. I think my total cost, including custom rings was about US$1,100.

You might try Welcome to Egge I think (but I am not sure) that a set of Buick 215 pistons will do the trick - someone will be sure to correct me if I am wrong. If they work they are about $350 for a set of 8. I am pretty sure that the 61 Skylark with the 4bbl used 10.5:1 pistons. If that doesn't work Egge will also make you a custom set of pistons.

 

[Jens]

Good luck with your search. When I was looking I wasn't able to find a set that was a) local, or b) cheap. In fact, I think the only place I found proper 10.5:1 pistons was some company down in Australia and they were expensive. In the end I opted for custom forged pistons made by Venolia in Long Beach - just around the corner from me. It was, of course more expensive than an off the shelf set, but by the time I factored in shipping etc. they weren't a million miles apart cost wise. I think my total cost, including custom rings was about US$1,100.

You might try Welcome to Egge I think (but I am not sure) that a set of Buick 215 pistons will do the trick - someone will be sure to correct me if I am wrong. If they work they are about $350 for a set of 8. I am pretty sure that the 61 Skylark with the 4bbl used 10.5:1 pistons. If that doesn't work Egge will also make you a custom set of pistons.
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[Jens]

I have considered the specs of Egge Buick pistons regarding to A type 10.5 pistons: 100 gr to heavy and clearance 0.03 mm to high. Except of clearance might do for B-type pistons. The company from Australia has the same problem+: 140 gr to heavy, and clearance complete out of range

 

[Andries]

Try Omega pistons in the UK. Perhaps best to contact them is via JE developments who can furnish you with advise.

I have a set of NOS 10.5 to 1 pistons but as you can imagine won't part with them as they're impossible to obtain.

 

[PeterZRH]

You could use Discovery pistons and skim the head 20 thou. This would give 10.3:1 or thereabouts.

 

[Jens]

Try Omega pistons in the UK. Perhaps best to contact them is via JE developments who can furnish you with advise.

I have a set of NOS 10.5 to 1 pistons but as you can imagine won't part with them as they're impossible to obtain./QUOTE]

Pls. might you measure the diameter in mm of a NOS 10.5 piston at a right angle of the gideon pin, on the skirt, 6 mm below the oil ring groove in 2 decimals accuracy.
In order to consider the tolerance whether I can reuse my old 10.5's.