Topline Pistons and rebuild kit?

Post by **chi0082** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 4:21 am

Hi all,

I was wondering whether anyone has ever used the Topline rebuild kits? If so, how is it holding up? I really don't want to overbuild my engine since I'm planing to stay under 300 whp with turbo pushing no more then 8-10 psi. Therefore, I will not be getting forged internals. Anyways, where is a good place to buy oem pistons/rods?

Post by **WDRacing** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 11:32 am

I have heard that people have used there kits with good success.

Post by **DevilMB3017** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 11:37 am

I haven't heard good or bad about that particular brand, but in my opinion, if you have the available funds, I'd do as much as possible. That includes forged internals. Better to have them, if you can, that way when the 'boost bug' hits, you can crank up the PSI

Post by **kouki_hmongster** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:56 pm

DevilMB3017 wrote: if you have the available funds, I'd do as much as possible. That includes forged internals. Better to have them, if you can, that way when the 'boost bug' hits, you can crank up the PSI

you wont regrett it if you go all out. boost bug is going to eat you up! 2

Post by **480sx** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 4:07 pm

I have heard some bad things about topline oil pumps. You can google it yourself, i would go with nothing other than OEM for the oil pump. Its just not worth the risk. Also, FR-Sport has OEM rings for 90 bucks, id just go with those. ACL bearing set from ebay rods and mains for 45 shipped. 220 for a OEM oil pump at wholesale price.

Theres really no reason not to re-use OEM pistons unless they are scored up or dammaged. They are going to be better than aftermarket oem replacements.

I can sell you some good condition pistons/rods if you want, i have a few untouched OEM short blocks that are in good shape. [email protected]

Post by **tramp_drift240** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 3:58 pm

ive got 89.5 topline pistons and stock rods currently. i got that rebuild kit....springish of 2007.

im about to either bag those up or sell 'em though since im getting my forged goodies.

Post by **chi0082** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 3:26 am

How about ITM pistons from partsdinosaur.com? Anyone ever use them? And I'm trying to stay away from forged pistons since it's way out of my budget and hence leaving me with not much $ for my turbo stuff. Any other suggestions/recommendations are appreciated. Thanx!

Post by **tramp_drift240** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 4:04 pm

perhaps forged internals, and save more for a bangin kit instead of just a 200whp setup.

eh, eh?

Post by **fiznat** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 5:40 pm

I rebuilt a KA with a Topline kit a few summers ago, and I remember being NOT impressed at all with the quality. Just like everything else though, you get what you pay for. It will work, just don't expect your rebuilt motor to be "stronger than stock," "like new" or anything like that. Its the cheapest crap you can get, and it shows. ...Just my opinion

Post by **WDRacing** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 1:32 am

Foster, email me bro. [email protected] we need to catch up mang

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