Piston question?

[JATV250]

I'm wanting to use a different piston in my atv's. i have been using wiesco but i want to go to something different. it seems like i can't make it through the summer without having piston problems(slapping). any help would be appreciated.

[wilkin250r]

There are many aftermarket piston brands available.

What kind of quad do you have/what type of performance are you looking for?

[Diedrich]

i have a pro x piston in my 300ex..its an ok piston..havent had any problems out of it

[JATV250]

right now i drag race a atc 250r and sometimes trailride. mainly any type of riding except mudriding. i want a piston to handle any type of performance i put it through.

[wilkin250r]

Originally posted by JATV250
right now i drag race a atc 250r and sometimes trailride. mainly any type of riding except mudriding. i want a piston to handle any type of performance i put it through.

Cast pistons are a little better in the two strokes than forged pistons like Wiseco

[F-16Guy]

Originally posted by wilkin250r
Cast pistons are a little better in the two strokes than forged pistons like Wiseco
I agree, I like the cast pistons a lot better for my CR. Too many problems with forged. I suspect it's because forged pistons take so much longer to heat up.

[JATV250]

Does anybody have any suggestions on what brand of cast piston to use?

[F-16Guy]

Nics Pro X, OEM (yes, OEM).

[Teufel]

Originally posted by wilkin250r
Cast pistons are a little better in the two strokes than forged pistons like Wiseco


WHY?????????

[F-16Guy]

Because they heat up closer to the same rate as the cylinder, so there's less chance of cold seizure and piston slap. I think the cast is a little more forgiving, too, because the metal is less dense. Just my opinion.

[JOEX]

Would there be any issues with higher compression pistons? (cast vs. forged)

Joe