VK45 Pistons in a VQ30 engine = 11.x:1 compression ratio
02-03-2008 | 12:43 PM
#43
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I have sent out some inquiries about custom pistons, so I'll see what I end up with.
Where would you guys recommend buying pistons from?
I noticed that ross had really good prices, only 549$ from www.importperformanceparts.net
I also noticed that http://www.rockprod.com/ makes standard pistons for VK45DE. A set for vq30de cost 199$ so I guess that the price for VK45 should be around 250-300$
Where would you guys recommend buying pistons from?
I noticed that ross had really good prices, only 549$ from www.importperformanceparts.net
I also noticed that http://www.rockprod.com/ makes standard pistons for VK45DE. A set for vq30de cost 199$ so I guess that the price for VK45 should be around 250-300$
01-05-2009 | 11:07 AM
#44
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From: St. Louis, MO
hmm not to dig up a potentially dead thread, but what was the word with this? I have some VH45 pistons lying around that I'd love to throw into my VQ, if I remember correctly VH45 and VK45 pistons have the same compression height
01-06-2009 | 05:06 AM
#45
You people are confusing me with all these metrics. .051" is a lot taller compression height than one might think. I would fab a spacer or use a thicker head gasket before I cut the head. Dirt track 4-bangers do this all the time. That way you could always go back to stock if you want. Fly cuts on the pistons would effectively lower the compression and weaken the piston.
I don't personally think $500 for 6 pistons is cheap, but maybe comparitively speaking it probably is. I guess that's why bowtie engines are so popular. Any idea what a piston maker would charge for a custom set?
At this point, I don't know specifics for either of the engines but I plan to learn. I just recently realized (joining here) that '02 maxima's did in fact have two different engines.
I don't personally think $500 for 6 pistons is cheap, but maybe comparitively speaking it probably is. I guess that's why bowtie engines are so popular. Any idea what a piston maker would charge for a custom set?
At this point, I don't know specifics for either of the engines but I plan to learn. I just recently realized (joining here) that '02 maxima's did in fact have two different engines.
I'm having a custom set of piston done by Arias SpeedWare and the cost is 992$ including performance ring and wrist pin.
01-06-2009 | 01:26 PM
#46
Just curious because I'm shopping for 96mm 11:1 CP forged pistons for my newest 3.5... and there seems to be several choices.
02-04-2009 | 05:36 PM
#48
02-04-2009 | 08:47 PM
#50
02-04-2009 | 09:27 PM
#51
Depends on where its domed..but I would think it would be okay for the heads can't imagine the DD heads being much different then the DE heads.
02-04-2009 | 09:40 PM
#52
pm him for pics. it's pretty strange looking. I wouldn't think it would interfere with DE heads ....but i don't really see a benefit either.
02-05-2009 | 07:33 AM
#53
I'll get back to you on this shortly.
AA
02-05-2009 | 07:40 AM
#54
02-05-2009 | 08:43 AM
#56
02-05-2009 | 12:57 PM
#58
Yea, it does look interesting. It's got the RWD VQ35 clamshell type UIM, and a LIM that looks rather odd.
I tell you, FAST makes it a PITA to get a clear picture of something. These have been cleaned up a bit.
I tell you, FAST makes it a PITA to get a clear picture of something. These have been cleaned up a bit.
Last edited by pmohr; 02-05-2009 at 03:25 PM.
02-05-2009 | 02:56 PM
#60
Get A1-A3 from phatg20, that'll cover most of the JDM entries you want to look at.
Uploading them to my server, download this entire folder, open up NFSET and in the 'CD-ROM setup' tab, add in the above directory (leave in your US entries as well). Then what you start up FAST it'll give you the option to choose between Japanese and US cars.
Should be finished uploading within the next hour.
Last edited by pmohr; 02-05-2009 at 03:38 PM.
02-05-2009 | 03:46 PM
#62
Yep.
Get A1-A3 from phatg20, that'll cover most of the JDM entries you want to look at.
Uploading them to my server, download this entire folder, open up NFSET and in the 'CD-ROM setup' tab, add in the above directory (leave in your US entries as well). Then what you start up FAST it'll give you the option to choose between Japanese and US cars.
Should be finished uploading within the next hour.
Get A1-A3 from phatg20, that'll cover most of the JDM entries you want to look at.
Uploading them to my server, download this entire folder, open up NFSET and in the 'CD-ROM setup' tab, add in the above directory (leave in your US entries as well). Then what you start up FAST it'll give you the option to choose between Japanese and US cars.
Should be finished uploading within the next hour.
also, pmed you some questions..
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