LBZ cracking pistons?
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LBZ cracking pistons?
I've been reading around the internet that lbz will crack pistons under high hp ratings 500+ but I've also heard of them cracking under stock performance. How worried should I be about cracking a piston just keeping it stock or even if I add a little power with efi live. And if I do crack a piston does anyone have any idea on what that would be price wise to fix it or would it be cheaper to put a reman motor with a warranty in.
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Haven't had a single issue with mine! 224,463kms strong. Dyno'd 530hp and 1092torque!! Been running that tune in my truck for 2 years.
The only way your going to crack a piston is if u keep your foot in it for long periods of time. To high egts for to long. Keep an eye on egts with a gauge and you'll be fine. Short bursts of high heat will not kill it.
The only way your going to crack a piston is if u keep your foot in it for long periods of time. To high egts for to long. Keep an eye on egts with a gauge and you'll be fine. Short bursts of high heat will not kill it.
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LBZ's don't really have any issues. Pistons are the weak link if you start making big power. I've seen lots last at 600+ hp. Driving style has a big effect on how long they last at what power. I guess with a stock truck, if you kept it pegged every second you drove it, they might fail sooner than later...Or if you have a 600 Hp truck that you drove nicely, it would probably last a long time.
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