engines q's

["Anthony Pelletier" <apelle62@MAIL.CAPS.MAINE.EDU>]

Hi all

I am still contemplating what to do for my 2.0.  I was on the phone 
today I called velocity about pistons.  They recomended JE forged 
pistons.  I thought forged pistons were bad for street cars.  Like 
they clapped like a diesel when you start them and they use oil.  
these were available in a variety of different bores..
they would run like $625 for the set w/ rings.  I am told that I can 
run a bore of 84.5mm giving me total displacement around 2081cc's not 
bad a little pricey. 

they best price I have found for a stock cast piston was GPR at $360 
for the set for standard(82.5) and about $20 more for 2nd oversize 
83mm.  Wasn't it Brett that was quoted $325 a month ago.  he must 
have connections or something.

so now I need opinions.  will forged pistons be ok in a daily 
driver(summer only).  is the extra cc's worth the money.  Have forged 
pistons become more advanced in recent years to have better cold 
characteristics.  will they stand the abuse??  I want a motor that 
has decent torque that cranks when you wind it up.  I want Power!  I 
plan on running shrick 268's and having the head ported.

While I am at it another Q what about balencing.  are there different 
kinds of balencing.  I know some shops balence engines on something 
that spins the crank, pistons, rods,  flywheel and tells where to 
take off weight.  or do they just weigh each piece and make them all 
equal.  caus I can get my hands on a balence and do that with a 
dremel. 
I guess that is it for now.  any opinions welcome.  I want to do this 
right the first time

BTW that 2.0 short block is for sale again.  My friend didn't want it 
after all.

Thanks
Tony

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