Author Topic: Looking for 72mm pistons (Read 2069 times)

cbr954 · « **on:** October 05, 2014, 05:15:09 pm »

Looking for 1 or a set of 72mm MTC pistons. Used pistons OK if in good shape.

dragracer · « **Reply #1 on:** October 05, 2014, 05:32:59 pm »

Check with Bill Benton. I bet he can help you out.

cbr954 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 05, 2014, 05:49:39 pm »

Thanks I will get in touch with him.

754 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 05, 2014, 07:43:37 pm »

What engine size is that..I can take a look..see what I have.

cbr954 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 05, 2014, 08:07:10 pm »

According to my calculations it is a 1026cc

dragracer · « **Reply #5 on:** October 06, 2014, 01:21:03 am »

1030cc, same size as my engine with a stock stroke crank.

cbr954 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 07, 2014, 08:15:28 pm »

Does anyone make new pistons in this size? Largest I have seen is 71.25.

dragracer · « **Reply #7 on:** October 07, 2014, 09:23:54 pm »

Might be worth a shot to call mtc directly. I think some of the team talked to them at a race and they stated there might be some old sohc pistons on a shelf. Unsure if anyone followed up with them.

mick7504 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 07, 2014, 11:31:36 pm »

MTC did have some NOS Honda 4 Big Bore pistons several years ago.
They would be worth a try.
Back then (5/6 years ago) I purchased a set of 72mm from them and they supplied a set of Total Seal rings to suit.

cbr954 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 08, 2014, 04:18:37 am »

Thanks guys I will see what they have.

PeWe · « **Reply #10 on:** October 08, 2014, 01:24:38 pm »

Quote from: mick7504 on October 07, 2014, 11:31:36 pm

MTC did have some NOS Honda 4 Big Bore pistons several years ago.
They would be worth a try.
Back then (5/6 years ago) I purchased a set of 72mm from them and they supplied a set of Total Seal rings to suit.

This is Porn!! What about the head???

dragracer · « **Reply #11 on:** October 08, 2014, 02:41:56 pm »

Quote from: PeWe on October 08, 2014, 01:24:38 pm

Quote from: mick7504 on October 07, 2014, 11:31:36 pm
MTC did have some NOS Honda 4 Big Bore pistons several years ago.
They would be worth a try.
Back then (5/6 years ago) I purchased a set of 72mm from them and they supplied a set of Total Seal rings to suit.

This is Porn!! What about the head???

PeWe, i was going to ask you the same thing about that big valve, straight port head you bought a while ago.

mick7504 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 09, 2014, 03:13:28 am »

Quote from: PeWe on October 08, 2014, 01:24:38 pm

Quote from: mick7504 on October 07, 2014, 11:31:36 pm
MTC did have some NOS Honda 4 Big Bore pistons several years ago.
They would be worth a try.
Back then (5/6 years ago) I purchased a set of 72mm from them and they supplied a set of Total Seal rings to suit.

This is Porn!! What about the head???

I did ask Doctor Mike if he would be kind enough to perform some Stage 4 surgery on this docile cylinder head and this is his achievement.
Not a bad result for a young fella, even if I say so myself.

dragracer · « **Reply #13 on:** October 09, 2014, 09:50:51 am »

Looks like it's going to be a potent package.

cbr954 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 13, 2014, 06:10:20 pm »

I heard back from MTC today and they do still have some pistons for the sohc sitting on the shelf. They are going to check what sizes and what compression ratios they have and get back to me.

dragracer · « **Reply #15 on:** October 13, 2014, 07:42:24 pm »

Quote from: cbr954 on October 13, 2014, 06:10:20 pm

I heard back from MTC today and they do still have some pistons for the sohc sitting on the shelf. They are going to check what sizes and what compression ratios they have and get back to me.

Thats great. I might need to get a spare or two myself but only after you get yours.

mick7504 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 17, 2014, 06:10:22 am »

How did you go mate?
I remember that they had some 8/1 or thereabout turbo pistons when I spoke with them and a few other N/A sizes.
Mike was saying that the MTC pistons have a bit of taper built into them.

cbr954 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 17, 2014, 06:29:13 pm »

I heard back and the piston guy is at a trade show till sometime next week then he will let me know what they have left for pistons. I will let every one know what they have left after I get mine of course lol

cbr954 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 31, 2014, 06:37:09 pm »

Thought I would update. I bought two sets of 72mm 12.5 to 1 pistons from MTC. They said they still have some 71mm and 72mm in 10.5 and 12.5 to 1 and some 73mm but low compression for turbo use. Eric at MTC was very helpful so if anyone is looking for any get in contact with him.

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Author Topic: Looking for 72mm pistons (Read 2069 times)