keith black pistons review
keith black pistons review
4/28 · The pistons are Keith Black hypereutectic 10.5:1 cr. My machine shop guy said this is a common problem with these pistons, and KB blaims it on tight ring gaps. I trust his knowledge just wanting to see if anyone esle has had the same problem.
Learn MoreIf you use Keith Black pistons make sure to keep the ring gaps on the higher side as I've heard of several issue of Keith Black pistons being damaged due to tight ring gaps. Get a zero deck, a head gasket with a compressed thickness of .040-.045" and a piston with a valve relief volume of 10cc-14cc (make sure you add 3cc's for the ring lands so.
Learn More2005/11/18 · Keith Black needs a wider ring gap than normal. This is because of the heat being generated back into the piston will make the top ring gap close. My engine set the top ring gap
Learn More7/10 · by midnightbluS10 » Tue Jul 10, 10:05 am. Gm used hypereutectic pistons in their GMC Syclone and Typhoon way back in 1991 & 1992/3. Turbo, V6, AWD. 300hp and 400+ tq. They'll last as long as you can keep em out of detonation. Hell, I think they've been low 11's, maybe high 10s in Jeremy Duncan's truck years ago. Something like 1.5s 60' times.
Learn MoreThis will not ever see real high boost like over 16 pounds but I want it to be safe at around 12-14psi and I just hear mixed reviews on the
Learn MoreNOTE: Second ring end gaps do not need extra clearance. Dyno and track testing has shown that 34 degrees or less total ignition timing makes the best HP and time. Excessive spark advance, lean fuel mixture or too much compression for the fuel and cam used will make heat sufficient to butt piston rings with as much as .060" ring end gap.
Learn MoreCreated from a high-silicon aluminum alloy, KB Performance pistons are lightweight to improve throttle response and RPM changes while still being strong enough
Learn MoreMOTORCYCLE PERFORMANCE . KB Performance Motorcycle pistons are offered in Cast Hypereutectic 390 alloy and Forged 4032 low expansion alloy. Our 4032 alloy is preferred for high performance or high compression applications and offers offset wrist pins for a quiet engine operation.
Learn MoreThey have a lightweight, rigid-rib skirt design that stabilizes the piston in the bore. All of this adds up to pistons that fit tighter than forged types,
Learn MoreThe Hypers from KB are pretty good pistons.AS LONG as they're taken care of. WIDE ring gap on the top ring (.030+), NO boost or Nitrous, and
Learn More11/27 · Registered. Joined Apr 19, 2006. 13,063 Posts. #4 · Nov 8, . Forged pistons have there place, but it is not on a HD dresser. The Hyper pistons from KB installed properly (just follow the instructions) will get you a long lasting motor. Not following the instructions won't, but that is true with any product.
Learn More3/20 · I've got a mild 1978 360 stock heads,mild cam and flat top Keith Black hypereutectic pistons. I am wanting to add about a 100 or 150 shot of nitrous. Will the pistons hold up to the gas. These are cast not forged pistons. I've heard it doesn't take much to shatter these pistons. Just want to see what it will add to a Duster going down the track.
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Learn MoreKeith Black pistons incorporate a higher top ring groove, which better stabilizes the piston assembly within the cylinder to prevent wear and allows for a tighter piston-to-cylinder fit. Piston crowns and valve reliefs are also CNC-machined and diamond-turned ring lands are reinforced for higher strength.
Learn MoreThis abradable skirt coating allows the engine builder to install the piston with virtually zero piston to wall clearance. During operation, the skirt coating will hone in to create the perfect amount of clearance between the piston skirt and cylinder wall. Additionally, shock load and degradation to engine bearings is reduced. View Products
Learn MoreFind Keith Black KB V-Twin Piston and Ring Kits and get Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 at Summit Racing! Keith Black KB V-Twin piston and ring kits bring all of the knowledge and experience of legendary engine builder Keith Black to the world of high performance motorcycles. These pistons use the latest manufacturing techniques and standards to ensure quality and
Learn MoreSILV-0-LITE Pistons . For 100 years Silv-o-lite has produced high quality OE replacement pistons for engine rebuilding. UEM continues to manufacture exceptionally broad application coverage with all the latest "State of the Art" features in the Silv-o-lite brand. Every manufacturing process is done in house, including alloying the aluminum
Learn MoreKB's are not nearly as bad as people say. Some people seem to use forged pistons to make up for their inability to set up the motor properly.
Learn MoreFound this pretty quickly: "Keith Black style pistons place the top ring up higher on the piston. This makes the top ring run hotter. Thus more
Learn MoreConclusion: The block was machined for the standard KB piston size and the pistons were not the standard piston size eventhough they were within
Learn MoreKeith Black Piston Catalog ; Match case Limit results 1 per page. Click here to load reader. Post on 12-Mar-2016. 981 views. Category: Documents. 71 download. Report. Download; Facebook. Twitter. KBs NEW PISTON RING CATALOG . 4000BD8BORE RING PACK RING MATERIAL SET QTY. RING MATERIAL. M = MOLY. D = DUCTILE.
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Learn MoreL.O.L.. The hyper pistons are ok, but just ok. They work fine unless you have a problem with detonation I have about 10 or
Learn MoreKEITH BLACK Pistons any good? I have been looking at a set of KB pistions from Jireh Cycles for a while now and think about putting them in my
Learn MoreThis video shows information regarding Piston ring end gap on Hypereutectic pistons.
Learn MoreI am looking at two sets of pistons, the Keith Black hyperuetectic pistons part #KB277KTM-030 and the Icon forged part #IC886KTD-030, both have rings
Learn More2006/8/3 · Forged pistons carry it away into the lower end of the piston very quickly. Hypers "bottle it up" in the top of the piston. Once you have too much heat in the top of the piston bad things happen, including top ring and ringland damage (the #1 cause of hypereutectic piston failure). I have used MANY sets of KB pistons.
Learn MoreI have heard great things about Keith Black pistons, and I was wondering if these are useable in my 22RE, or are they a 22R only mod,
Learn MoreAll of this adds up to pistons that fit tighter than forged types, provide improved oil control, reduce blowby, increase ring life, eliminate cold start-up
Learn Morethey were great as made to match my chamber perfectly even had swish at the valves. But if you just buy JE will be the forged mass production, they are good
Learn MoreAre Keith Black Hypereutectic Silv-O-Lite pistons any good etc.? Or can anybody suggest a brand.
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