5SGTE custom piston. Options

[rhodesyboy]

Hi all.

So basically I'm considering doing a 5sgte build however as I am based in the UK I'm struggling to find good pistons, there is a few in the USA however import tax, delivery etc makes that a little bit out of reach.

However I'm looking into custom pistons, currently I am in talks with omega (only early stages but still). However as with many custom inquiries they need a minimum of 20 pistons to be ordered, so basically I'll need at least 4 other people to come along and get some custom pistons with me. This will be great for other people in the UK/EU doing a custom 5sgte build as it will give us access to high quality pistons (omega are VERY high quality). Unfortunately I am not certain on a price however I would guess the more people come along the cheaper it will become.

There will be a discussion in terms of how we spec these pistons in terms of fitment compression ratios etc before an order is placed, both on this forum and a few others.

Cheers

This post has been edited by rhodesyboy: Aug 22, 2018 - 10:26 AM

[slavie]

I'm sure you can find the 10k builds if you search - a lot of it was engine assembly shop costs, but a good chunk was performance parts: pistons, forged rods, head and main studs, engine blueprinting and machining, head work (upgraded cams, springs, valves), the correct turbo that will spool up quickly enough and have enough breath for the power you're looking for, expensive clutch to handle the power, injectors, ignition, ECU, possibly adding oil squirters which 5S block lacks, and a million odds and bits. Are you equipped with micrometers, dial bore gauges, torque wrenches and so on to accurately measure and adjust all the clearances within the engine? Do you have the knowledge to blueprint an engine? (determine the necessary oil clearances, specs, etc) If not, realize that this is likely to cost more on a non-standard engine at a speed shop.

You can make 500 HP, it may even last long enough to produce a Dyno chart and a drag pass or two before throwing a rod, melting pistons, or lifting the head off the block. Making 500 HP with any degree of reliability is going to be expensive and time consuming.