Suggestions on Pistons?

[TJ Bradley]

I'm looking to get a high comp piston for my quad. Lookin to prob go 12.5:1 or so. Not to fond on buying the race gas. But i can if needed. If i bumped up to 13.5 or 14:1 How much power diff would i be able to tell. I know they'd make more power but would it be worth the giving up the Durability and Cheap gas price of the 12.5:1. And would the 12.5:1 make that much of a difference over stock. i already have Ported head bigger valvetrain, HRC cam, Rev box, And a Dasa. Thanks. Would it be worth the money and time to even Bump up the compression or leave it stock and super reliable??? Thanks For any suggestions and help

[pro-rider46]

if your alright with race gas, go as high as you can. but pump fuel, 12.5:1 is nice. youll feel a difference. youll be happy. look into drg pistons, they are very good.

[BlaineKaiser450]

i have a CP 12.5:1 and i was able to notice a 2-3 hp difference

[S.A.J]

if youd go 12:5:1 id go cp and any higher than that you wana run ras gas and if your already going over id go all the way like pro-rider46 said and id go with drg also he makes 15:1 and then you could mill the head down 0.040 and get 17:1 and still have plenty valve clearance

[TJ Bradley]

How would the reliability be with A 15:1 or even a 17:1. I dont want to be riding a time Bomb:D

[BlaineKaiser450]

im not sure about DRG pistons, but my friend didnt have to replace his 15:1 Sparks a TON, but he did a lot more than me

[TJ Bradley]

So you'd Recommend to go the The 12.5:1 CP over a Extreme high Comp one. How did your friends pull on yours? or was it that noticable?

[pro-rider46]

15:1's have been reliable as far as i know,

according to chad at drg once you get to about 17:1 you start losing hp cause of its theral effeciancy. and 16 is good, if you do go with a 12.5:1 or higher, go DRG, his pistons are superior to any shelf piston, plus he's a super guy to deal with!

[BlaineKaiser450]

Originally posted by TJ Bradley
So you'd Recommend to go the The 12.5:1 CP over a Extreme high Comp one. How did your friends pull on yours? or was it that noticable? his motor pulled like a mo fo compared to mmine. But mine is stock other than exhaust and 12.5:1 piston and he has 6000+ into his motor

[TJ Bradley]

O:eek: well then, lol.

[chad502ex]

thanks everyone. I do have pistons ranging from 12.5 to 15:1...



every one of my pistons is still kicking butt - not one has failed.

[mattonln]

if you don't mind buying race gas, go 14:1. I had a 13.5:1 JE and the only reason I replaced it was because my crank bearings went out and I wanted to go back to pump gas. ran for 2 years though, no piston problems. did see 2 hairline cracks when I pulled the piston. now Im running a CP (supposedly same company as JE??) 11.5:1 with a +3mm stroker so im about 12.1:1

[TJ Bradley]

Thanks Chad, I was just about to Pm you and ask your opinion. I kinda steered away form the big bore stuff i asked you about... For now anyway =) How much do your pistons Run? price wise. And what would you suggest as far as compression? Could i go a little higher than 12.5:1 and Maybe Mix race and Pump gas??? or is that a bad idea. I'm just want more power but to remain reliable and Preferably not spend alot on buyin race gas.

[hotrodbelair]

I run full DRG motor with the 15:1 and had well over a year on that build with no issues what so ever :macho

[chad502ex]

Originally posted by TJ Bradley
Thanks Chad, I was just about to Pm you and ask your opinion. I kinda steered away form the big bore stuff i asked you about... For now anyway =) How much do your pistons Run? price wise. And what would you suggest as far as compression? Could i go a little higher than 12.5:1 and Maybe Mix race and Pump gas??? or is that a bad idea. I'm just want more power but to remain reliable and Preferably not spend alot on buyin race gas.

my 12.5:1 piston is literally better than most 14:1 pistons on the market- performance and feature wise.....

I would stick if 12.5:1 if your a pump gasser.....

if you can run full race fuel, go with my 14 or 15:1 piston setup...

as far as prices, feel free to give me a call...

I'm not suppose to make sales here... I hope you understand what I'm saying ;) .... Since questions are being directed to me, and since my product is in question, I hope to answer anything technical you may have, but prices will have to be off-forum.... give me a shout if your serious I can help.


Thanks to everyone! Brandon- your awesome!

[TJ Bradley]

Thanks chad, will be in touch and prob in business as soon as i get my tax return, lol.