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105mm je piston and cylinder vs 104mm AA set
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2020 4:48 pm
by pnikas
Hello everybody, quick Question, If you had access to a set of 105mm Je pistons and usa provided cylinders, and a set of 104mm AA pistons and cylinders to use in a type 4 engine what would you choose?
Re: 105mm je piston and cylinder vs 104mm AA set
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2020 9:07 am
by Bills914-4
Here this might help your decision , it's about AA 103mm cylinders issues ,
shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=151521
Re: 105mm je piston and cylinder vs 104mm AA set
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2020 3:51 pm
by pnikas
Bills914-4 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 9:07 am
Here this might help your decision , it's about AA 103mm cylinders issues ,
shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=151521
I have also heard horror stories about 105mm ones warping due to thin walls
Re: 105mm je piston and cylinder vs 104mm AA set
Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2020 1:39 pm
by cal 67
105s have a .200” wall. 1700cc 90s also have a .200” wall. It’s not thin. If you really want thicker, use Deutzes. They’re 120mm at the head.