Piston supplier

[chrishewett]

I have a short engine being rebuilt at the moment. The engine had a stromberg head and was in a 1974 car. I need +20 pistons. The usual suspects all seem to be quoting ?340+vat.
Does anyone know of a cheaper alternative?
Chris

[Matt Elan]

I got a set of four nos standard pistons with rings for less than ?100 from Fibreglass services - I'm having my block resleeved anyway so it seemed an excellent deal.

[nebogipfel]

I have a short engine being rebuilt at the moment. The engine had a stromberg head and was in a 1974 car. I need +20 pistons. The usual suspects all seem to be quoting ?340+vat.
Does anyone know of a cheaper alternative?
Chris

I can't help Chris but I'd be interested to know if you find any at a more sensible price as I have plans for my engine over the winter.

That does seem a lotl of money for 4 pistons .....not helped by VAT at 20%

[Lotus14S2]

I know some will probably screech about this, but try eBay. I have "Lotus Twin Cam" as a fixed search, and there is hardly a week that a set of oversize pistons comes up, both new and used. Many of the sale prices are well below retail. I bought a set of new .020 Venolias for about $300 (US). And was very pleased.

I'm sure there will be the horror stories, but if you ask lots of questions, and do some research, you should be OK.

Regards, Tim
Elite 1865
Elan 3235