Posted December 8, 200915 yr comment_302631 I'm trying to find 2 standard size pistons for my 240-Z motor. Nissan says there are none in the USA. Motorsport does not have them, Kragen can't get them, my local auto parts storen can't get them.Any ideas?Thanks Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/34069-pistons-cant-find-em/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 8, 200915 yr comment_302656 Standard size shows up on Ebay in sets only. Why only 2 pistons ? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/34069-pistons-cant-find-em/#findComment-302656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 8, 200915 yr comment_302660 Summit Racing has aftermarket Z pistons in standard and .040 over. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/34069-pistons-cant-find-em/#findComment-302660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 8, 200915 yr comment_302661 It seems they don't list 240z but the 510 had the same size so..... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/34069-pistons-cant-find-em/#findComment-302661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 8, 200915 yr comment_302662 Call 'em......they had them six months ago. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/34069-pistons-cant-find-em/#findComment-302662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 9, 200915 yr Author comment_302689 I'll try Summit.I only need two because just two got chewed up on the edges. The other 4 are fine Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/34069-pistons-cant-find-em/#findComment-302689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 9, 200915 yr comment_302695 Unless you are able to locate two standard sized from Nissan wouldn't you have the problem of unbalancing your rotating assembly as well as other mismatch issues, if you were to use only two aftermarket pistons? I think I would be tempted to find a couple of good condition used pistons instead or go with a whole set of aftermarket. Edited December 9, 200915 yr by geezer Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/34069-pistons-cant-find-em/#findComment-302695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 9, 200915 yr comment_302699 Any machine shop should be able to get pistons for you, no problem at all. I agree with Ron. Run 6 Nissan pistons or 6 of the same aftermarket pistons. They won't be balanced right out of the box, but they'll be a lot closer than mismatched sets. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/34069-pistons-cant-find-em/#findComment-302699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 9, 200915 yr comment_302732 I agree with the two gents, who posted above, i do think i still have the pistons from my engine, from before i got it bored, one or two will not work, due to they were burnt, they have valve relief's and im not sure if they are aftermarked or not, you just have to pay for postage and they are your's, but again get a full matching set.Chris Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/34069-pistons-cant-find-em/#findComment-302732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 9, 200915 yr comment_302768 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190325209587&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/34069-pistons-cant-find-em/#findComment-302768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 9, 200915 yr comment_302775 northernautoparts Ask for Rick SchroderChris Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/34069-pistons-cant-find-em/#findComment-302775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 10, 200915 yr Author comment_302804 Great input guys! I had totally forgotten about balance!. I have not replaced pistons in a looong time. I'll buy a complete set. The only set I've found is eBay. I did find the ITM website and they list a set, but Isent an email and so far, no response. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/34069-pistons-cant-find-em/#findComment-302804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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