Re: Alternative pistons and rods for V-8

Posted by PackardV8 On 2010/1/22 19:22:52

THe REproduction piston topic has come and gone many times. According to various web site discussion groups the final analysis of REproduction Packard V8 pistons is that they are ONLY cast Al. NOT steel struted and perhaps other short comings.

The REpops are just fine for very lite duty engine use and are therefore ok for Pebble BEach and Meadowbrook crowd. NOT UP TO OEM SPECS! NOT suitable for modern demands nor any demands that would be considered reasonable for a 'modern' V8 engine which i believe the PAckard V8 IS.

I've never used the REpop Packard V8 pistons. My claim is based on over 12 years of various discussion group analysis.

IIRC it was HH56 that had significant REpop piston problems in his Carib. Among others.