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Block Welding
I checked the service manual and measured the piston clearance. The manual calls for .003" clearance and the pistons measure .003" clearance. Hypereutectic pistons run .0015 to .002 clearance, while forged run .004 to .006. The '99 pistons have raised, casted-in markings on the inside on the...- 1999viper19gts
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- Forum: Performance Modifications
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Block Welding
I bought the car new in '99. The ads all said that it had forged pistons so I didn't change them. However, comparing the '98 to '99 pistons, there was obviously a big change. The 99's don't look like forged pistons. I will check the service manual and see what it says. The motor was making...- 1999viper19gts
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- Forum: Performance Modifications
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Block Welding
My '99 GTS came with hypereutic pistons. These are cast, not forged. I have had two of them break apart and damage the engine. The first time it happened I bought a used block. The last time I had the block welded and a new sleeve put in. It was much cheaper, and the results were excellent...- 1999viper19gts
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Help help help...crisis
If the block is really cracked, you can have it welded by Les Menke of Carrage Stop Restorations. His phone number is 315-597-0005. He welded my block and did a great job when a piston broke apart and put a hole through to the water jacket.- 1999viper19gts
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- Forum: RT/10 and GTS Discussions
