Hi all,
I am looking to strip and rebuild my 1600 Ghia xflow engine soon, looking to replace b/e and main bearings if crank is ok, Burton stage 3 ported head, BCF2 cam and 1300 pistons.
I have a set of used 1300 pistons (standard size) that look in good shape. As my bore size is standard, can i measure the piston skirt gaps in my bore and use them with new rings after de glazing the bore first? My local engine builder has a nearly new set of +60 1300 pistons as an alternative which would obviously require the block to be machined to suit. Is the +60 size overbore noticeable with regards to power? I think getting the block machined for them would ensure that the bores are correct, but has anyone fitted measured standard second hand pistons before?
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