dazzer Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 What are the piston options for flat top 78mm to suit an early 2000? I realise there will be some machine work for the gudgeon bushes but just the types available would be a good start/prices etc.I've located some VW camper pistons which would work approx £290 + VAT for 4 although Ive heard talk of Mazda pistons? Or specialist manufacturers.CheersDazzer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 570 wrote: some VW camper pistons which would work approx £290 + VAT for 4 although Ive heard talk of Mazda pistons? Or specialist manufacturers.So 6 will be more expensive? :-/I remember talk that a certain Triumph tuning specialist had cornered the market on the Mazda pistons, if true then they wont be cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB_Harvey Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I may have a set of VW pistons ... Would have to check . Another thing to note is a special H/Gasket is needed from Payen for a overbore that size . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzer Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 Yes you have to buy 8 unfortunately so £580 + VAT. Not as cost effective as county pistons but I'm already at 60+ so it would mean standard and a new early block or engine and it wouldn't offer the extra performance. The Vdub pistons are lighter as well. I can reclaim the VAT back which is a small saving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy thompson Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Head gaskets from Wishbone classics in US - less than half the price of Payen over here from usual suspects and better made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzer Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 Thanks AndyI'll drop them a line.CheersDarren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 hi darren let me know how you get on regards michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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