Re: Kanter Deluxe Kit for V8

Posted by todd landis On 2008/7/17 17:31:43

It's been a few years since I have done anything but I can throw my thoughts in. Years ago when into racing, used Jahns pistons. I helped the local straight eight and 12 cylinder guru build his last engines and my 12, Charlie Last as he was up in years. Actually tried to buy the shop. And he always used Jahns pistons. But I hear they have been sold and in and out of problems. In years past when building ZL-1's and ZL-X's used Jahns pistons. I have heard that Arias pistons are good but have not dealt with them. I think what is best is to take your time, do research, and buy the best. It will last many years. I can tell you the first time you need to pull the engine after just a couple of years you will be wishing you had spent a couple of hundred more to do it correctly. Don't cut yourself short on mechanical parts, and your vehicle should last many, many years. Even as a daily short trip driver. Check here and with restoration shops that have a long record of good service, see what they use, see what is having to be rebuilt and what is not.