105mm je piston and cylinder vs 104mm AA set

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pnikas
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105mm je piston and cylinder vs 104mm AA set

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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?
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Bills914-4
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Re: 105mm je piston and cylinder vs 104mm AA set

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Here this might help your decision , it's about AA 103mm cylinders issues ,

shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=151521
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pnikas
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Re: 105mm je piston and cylinder vs 104mm AA set

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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
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cal 67
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Re: 105mm je piston and cylinder vs 104mm AA set

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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.
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