The 1300 pistons sold under the "County" name are very good and probably
very suitable for racing if balanced and the heavy gudgeon pins thrown away.
They come from XRN in the UK and are usually sold at under #100 a set,
available in +20, +30, +40 and +60. Note if you are really desparate you can
start fitting 2 litre pistons (standard ones are approx +40 in a 1300 bore,
but they need some serious removal of skirt to lighten them), so +40 2 litre
pistons are about +80 in a 1300 bore.
John Kipping
----- Original Message -----
From: "Russell" <rjmunns@btopenworld.com>
To: <Gt6steve@aol.com>
Cc: <FOT@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, October 25, 2002 7:25 AM
Subject: Spitfire Racing Pistons
> Please help!
>
> I need a set of race pistons for a spitfire 1300 engine. I had ring
sealing
> problems that have now been traced to oversize bores. I now need a rebore
> and a new set of pistons. I cannot afford forged pistons unless someone
does
> me a large favour!
>
> Can anyone tell me some suitable pistons that would be suitable for racing
> between +50 and +60 sizes?
>
> Russ.
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