hey

can you get forged pistons and other parts for mini engines or are there better things to use.

I would go for the genuine items myself.....forgeries can be dicey....search on Russell Engineering and his new range of Mini pistons

http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic ... highlight=

_________________
"Show me the Mini!"

Minis (unlike Fords etc) already have forged rods and forged cranks. Never had cast ones.
Yes you can get forged pistons (from UK or US) for a price, but they are not the best for road cars- they expand much more and need bigger bore clearance. May be worth getting for turbos though I guess... if you got the do$h.

For most purposes, even racing, modern cast ones are fine. See the thread on Graham Russell pistons, Hypatecs are good too.

_________________
DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

thanks for the help guys ill let you know how im going once i get a little bit further in my project