Where do I find the oem forged 2.3 turbo pistons?

competitiveaudioman · Nov 21, 2014

I have searched ebay and other retailers for a set of oem 2.3 turbo forged pistons for my n/a 2.3 turbo build. Where do I find a set reasonably priced?

competitiveaudioman · Dec 4, 2014

Anyone??

AllanD · Jan 2, 2015

they've been unavailable for more than a decade.

Several manufacturers have offered customs from time to time

I'd suggest asking on the turboford forum

Sorry I don't have the URL...

redhurricane · Jan 27, 2015

these:

http://www.stinger-performance.com/suspensionparts.html

4D55ranger · Jan 28, 2015

I have a 4d55(2.3 turbo diesel) I'm looking for a turbo.
Can anyone tell me where to get one?
Does a oil cooled turbo for 4d56 interchange?

turbo91xlt · Feb 21, 2015

have CP make you a set

turbo91xlt · Feb 21, 2015

or get a used oem set, plenty of people have gone that route

DCinDC · Mar 5, 2015

You do not need forged pistons. Depending on the year of your N/A engine you may not need to change them. I know for a fact, from my own experience, that 93 ranger hypereutectic pistons will stand up to plenty of boost. These would be a higher compression which is what you want anyway.

You should tell us what year engine you are working with.

redhurricane · Mar 5, 2015

DCinDC said:
You do not need forged pistons. Depending on the year of your N/A engine you may not need to change them. I know for a fact, from my own experience, that 93 ranger hypereutectic pistons will stand up to plenty of boost. These would be a higher compression which is what you want anyway.

You should tell us what year engine you are working with.

Please elaborate on why you'd want a higher compression ratio in a turbo application.

DCinDC · Mar 5, 2015

For more power and better drivability, obviously.

This whole turbo = low compression line is BS.

My 93 Ranger had 9.4:1 compression. It was stock. I ran 18 psi on it for a long time.

On Merkur XR4tis one of the BEST mods is to raise the compression.

I was assuming that this guy has an older non dual plug head 2.3 engine. That would be 9:1. With a dual plug head and those later hyper pistons it would be 9.4:1. Any stock 2.3 turbo engine would only have 8:1.

"The one thing the Merkur XR4ti needs is more compression", Jack Roush.

But the number one reason to want higher compression is that I've done it and it works, and it costs less. Listen to those who have done things successfully. Not those who parrot what other talking heads on the internet say.

redhurricane · Mar 5, 2015

I stand corrected. That Garrett guy needs to pipe down.

http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbobygarrett/compression_ratio_with_boost

DCinDC · Mar 5, 2015

direct quote from that page:
Generally, compression ratio should be set as high as feasible without encountering detonation at the maximum load condition. Compression ratio that is too low will result in an engine that is a bit sluggish in off-boost operation.

redhurricane · Mar 5, 2015

Understood. there are MANY factors that have to be considered in keeping AFR/detonation in check, making the blanket statement that more compression is better is not the answer. While you may have had success with your hypereutectic stock pistons at 18psi that does not mean that it is the "optimal" route to go.

Kudos to you for having hypereutectic pistons that lasted on a higher than originally engineered compression ratio/turbo application. My personal preference is to build it right, and build it once.

DCinDC · Mar 5, 2015

You're arguing against a forum member with experience in this very area.

I'm assuming that you don't have experience at building higher than stock compression ratio turbo engines. I do. And I've done it way more than once.

But you are also contradicting Jack Roush. And for what? To PARROT what others who also HAVEN'T DONE IT, say?

Why don't you add something to the thread and tell the OP where to buy some OEM pistons that are no longer available.

Or you can offer a real world, economical alternative. Like I did.

redhurricane · Mar 5, 2015

In looking back at some of your previous posts on this subject, I can see that I am no match for your knowledge and experience. Your proven track record with hypereutectic pistons surviving 18psi shall completely negate the laws of physics.

I am pretty sure I offered an alternative to the original question, in forged 2.3 pistons. I got half way there, didn't include the "OEM" part. You offered hypereutectic pistons, which are not forged. I suppose we both got part way there, wouldn't you say? Since the OP hasn't even responded to this thread for a few months, and his previous posts date back to 2010 I would say you and I are having a spectacular internet argument.

SO what oil should I run in my turbo 2.3?

Really, no response is necessary.

Where do I find the oem forged 2.3 turbo pistons?

New Member

New Member

TRS Technical Staff

New Member

New Member

Active Member

Active Member

Member

New Member

Member

New Member

Member

New Member

Member

New Member

Sponsored Ad

Sponsored Ad

Member & Vendor Upgrades

Truck of The Month

Recently Featured

Follow TRS On Instagram

TRS Events

25th Anniversary Sponsors

Check Out The TRS Store

Sponsored Ad

Sponsored Ad

Sponsored Ad

Amazon Deals