99sport
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Can I put let pistons in a x20xe with cams and head work to put a mini charger on it to run 200bhp reliably or am I talking crap? I'm just toying with cheap options to have a play
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gazza808
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Z20let or z20leh pistons, cut outs are different.
Though honestly I'd got for a bigger charger if changing pistons
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Mieran
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Correct me if I'm wrong but C20let pistons are forged and Z20let ones aren't, so makes more sense fitting c20 ones
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99sport
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If c20let pistons fit that would be good too! What sort of power can they take and be reliable? I'd be using steel rods and arp fasteners
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bigron1988
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Chris Sutton ran 540 on some standard forged c20let pistons
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99sport
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540!!! I think I can safely say they'll do what I need lol I might up it to a merc or jag charger if I find one at the right price
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gazza808
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I'd use leh pistons they are cheap brand new from vauxhall, 60quid irc with rings,
Oh and I know some one who ran 500bhp + on stand z20let pistons.
Also c20lets will need the bowls machining depending what comp ratio you want as the bowls smaller than z20let/z20leh pistons (which are made for this engine).
[Edited on 25-09-2013 by gazza808]
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99sport
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Cheers gazza that's a big help. I just wanna know what need to start collecting bits as and when money allows. I'm thinking 300bhp supercharged engine in a corsa will be plenty and nice to drive. Turbo's and me don't get on too well so charged is the best option lol
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