Carrillo hybrid piston / rod combo
- Thread starter 3RDGENREG
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strokin02
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^^^^ this guy dont know ****.... lol jk
3RDGENREG
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Thanks. Was wondering if any issues arise in the 6.4 setup being that the rods would be a little over a inch and half longer, but if they are living at over 2000hp evidentially not haha
SPEEDSHIFT
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A longer rod is a good thing, they are more efficient.
Id like to try this Carrillo setup with one of Hamiltons new lightweight cranks. That would remove 30lbs of rotating weight and 12lbs of reciprocating weight.
3RDGENREG
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That would definitely be one quick revving setup. The Carillo kit comes with forged pistons correct?
SPEEDSHIFT
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Yes, the pistons can only used with those rods as they have added pin height. They are a forged piston with steel ring land inserts so they will actually hold up to street use.
Smokem
Turbler
You sure about that?
Pudge
New member
^what Weston said. Forged pistons, no steel ring land, not in the sets we used at least and dont believe its offered. The rod and piston have to be used in combo as well, unless you're sourcing other custom pieces. Different wrist pin altogether for a cummins app
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CorneliusRox
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Does it still have a large skirt like stock?
SPEEDSHIFT
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No, that is just the information I was given. Looking at google pics now I can see they dont have an insert.
Smokem
Turbler
Just wanted to give you a chance to correct that statement, not so much tell you that you were wrong.
SPEEDSHIFT
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I appreciate it, these were something I have been considering for a new build. The lack of insert isnt a huge deal for me, but it may be for someone who read my mis-informed post and wasted $4600. :doh:
thinair
Not Enough time
Just wanted to give you a chance to correct that statement, not so much tell you that you were wrong.
Whats your opinion on these for street use Weston? In the cp video he said that they last longer and im guessing thats from the hard anodizing.
Smokem
Turbler
Well all I can realistically do is offer my opinion, of which I do not make the recommendation of using a hard anodized ring land forged aluminum piston in a street application. This is not to say some haven't had success with such, or that it will lead to unavoidable failure, especially if it sees limited street time.