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MG MGA - Pistons and Camshaft on fast road A

Hi, I've got a 3 bearing 1800 B block in for cleaning and checking. When it's complete I shall be looking for some pistons for it running a fast road engine spec camshaft.
Questions:
What manufacturers pistons would you use??
What camshaft no. part and company would you use (Kent or Piper).

Many thanks,

Martin
Martin

Martin,

Pistons I only use:
Hepolite or JP.
But don't go for the long shirt one's like these as there too heavy. Plus go for 3 ring and not 4 ring.

ebay Item number: 4617575725

Short shirt look like this.
ebay Item number: 4610430196

jp:
http://www.jp.com.au/carsM.html


It all depends on what your going to use your car for in respect to cams.
In the past I've just had the old cam reground to the spec I want. Much cheeper than buying a new one, but they don't last as long.

Hope this helps.
Mark Hester

Hi

Piper BP285 is a nice road cam, a bit tappety though, Kent 717 is also a good bet and a lot quieter, what carbs are you using? Don't use forged pistons for road use, standard pistons will suffice


Terry
Terry Drinkwater

Terry,

I hope to upgrade to 1 3/4 HS but will start with standard old 1500 carbs.
Martin

This thread was discussed between 28/02/2006 and 02/03/2006

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