Group Buy : Mahle Motorsport - Pistons

[jsol]

Correct.

[Wizard-of-OD]

I've decided to go the e85 route. Sorry to stuff you around.

Not a problem at all.
I assume you want to go 11:1 CR or more.

[jsol]

I've decided to go the e85 route. Sorry to stuff you around.

[Wizard-of-OD]

Yeah ok, I think I will stick with standard 144mm rod as the pistons are too good a price. Can you pm me payment details for a deposit to hold the 83mm set (if possible?)

Not going off deposits. Whatever was paid to me was sent off directly to Mahle.

For the 83mm set you will need the head gasket custom which I assume you know since standard AAN is only 82.2mm max bore. Of course you could use the paper crap that comes in the 7A

[jsol]

Yeah ok, I think I will stick with standard 144mm rod as the pistons are too good a price. Can you pm me payment details for a deposit to hold the 83mm set (if possible?)

[Wizard-of-OD]

I assumed that using a 150mm rod with the stock 7A crank would give an acceptable rod ratio of 1.73?

Does not work like that.
In order to change rod length you need to change the compression height of the piston.
It was decided back on page 1 these would be 86.4mm stroke crankshaft + 144mm connecting rod.

If you want to use a 150mm rod and a stock 7A (86.4mm crank) then you fall into the custom category like I have for my 2.5 build.

That being said send over an email with what you would like to do and we will go from there.

[jsol]

How much for a holding deposit? I'm keen for the 83mm set.

[jsol]

I assumed that using a 150mm rod with the stock 7A crank would give an acceptable rod ratio of 1.73?

[Wizard-of-OD]

See new post.

[Wizard-of-OD]

Any updates? Just kidding wizard, will these work with a 150mm rod?

so long as the wrist pin end is 25mm wide and 20mm in ID then yes they will. 150mm rods?
I assume you got a 74.4mm stroke crankshaft?

or in a 236mm block a 106.4mm stroke crankshaft?
trying to understand why you would need a 150mm rod

[jsol]

Any updates? Just kidding wizard, will these work with a 150mm rod?

[Wizard-of-OD]

General update that is not directed at anyone in particular but this is a group buy people. i.e. your money went from me to Mahle.
I gained by not having to pay over $1400 USD for my pistons and you gained by getting an amazing set of pistons for a fraction of what they would generally cost. This is us helping each other out as a community.
Please be patient and understand that this was a process that no one deared to touch for the last 20 years.
If you fine gentlemen want a fictitious weekly update from me , I can do that but it will be empty. Id rather update when I have more solid information.

[Wizard-of-OD]

Yes yes, i like

Thanks for the support! Sending 2 sets in one box for you sir!

What bore sizes are unclaimed?

see below.

[jsol]

What bore sizes are unclaimed?

[MuK1989]

Yes yes, i like