Are the LA pistons the same as the Magnum pistons? Will aftermarket pistons fit both motors?
DiverDwnPowrRam
03-01-2009, 10:04 PM
they are the same but here is some further reading about the pins.
http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=53010
impuresoul2k3
03-01-2009, 10:07 PM
Basically I want to find a decently priced set of low compression(~8.5:1), forged pistons for a Magnum engine. Everyone seems to want to raise the compression:grum:
MIRADAMEGACAB
03-01-2009, 10:35 PM
The conn. rod small end is bigger on one of them, not the pin dia. but the width of the rod is fatter. I just got -30cc dished Diamond pistons for a 360 stroked to a 387 and will have 8.5 to 1 comp ratio using Edelbrock 63cc heads. It will have 8 psi of boost from a all billet 8-71 blower.
impuresoul2k3
03-01-2009, 11:10 PM
The LA rod is thicker. How much were those pistons? I am looking to twin turbo this engine so that 8.5:1 compression with a 63cc chamber is just about perfect.
Also guys, this is going to be a built Magnum 5.2L
