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Tuna Joe
06-18-2024, 07:15 AM
My L89 block is at the machine shop where it has been bored .030.

What pistons are you guys using for your restorations/rebuilds?
The machinist mentioned he uses Icon pistons and he would buy them “off the shelf”.

Assuming TRW pistons aren’t available any longer?
This is for my 1969 corvette L89 427/435

Thanks

EZ Nova
06-18-2024, 11:43 AM
Best is Gibtech and Probe billets. But just get a set of Malhe or Wiseco and you will be fine.

big gear head
06-18-2024, 11:49 AM
SpeedPro is what used to be TRW. They even have the same part numbers. I used Diamond in my 427.

EZ Nova
06-19-2024, 11:45 AM
Look at Icon for budget too

Vortecpro
06-22-2024, 02:32 PM
My L89 block is at the machine shop where it has been bored .030.

What pistons are you guys using for your restorations/rebuilds?
The machinist mentioned he uses Icon pistons and he would buy them “off the shelf”.

Assuming TRW pistons aren’t available any longer?
This is for my 1969 corvette L89 427/435

Thanks

I usually use Racetec for those type of builds so I can get exactly what I want as far as size and dome.

427.060
06-23-2024, 08:19 PM
My engine builder, Fulton Competition, used a set custom ordered Diamond pistons in my .070 over 427. They build 900 plus cubic inch engines with 3000 or more hp and uses Diamond pistons in most of them