Have a question about Bore size

General discussion forum about the 240sx, and a great place to introduce yourself to the board!
lolow
Posts: 10
Joined: Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:59 pm

Post

Im kinda confused on the subject of this i was wondering if there are any forged pistons you can install without having to bore the cylinder?I know that since the pistons are forged they expand due to heat but i was still curious cause the whole bore thing confuses me and i dont wanna f*** up haha


User avatar
LoserCard
Posts: 506
Joined: Sun Oct 14, 2007 11:21 pm
Car: Forest Green 1993 240SX SE Fastback
Contact:

Post

Well if they come in the stock bore size, then most like they could be used in an unbored cylinder. However when performing internal upgrades you usually want to rebore or atleast hone the cylinder walls to do a proper rebuild.

lolow
Posts: 10
Joined: Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:59 pm

Post

Thanks for the fast reply:) yeah I just need to find somewhere in hawaii

User avatar
themadscientist
Posts: 26254
Joined: Tue Nov 12, 2002 3:30 pm
Car: R32 GTR, DR30 RS Turbo, BRZ, Lunchbox, NSR50 Sportster 883 Iron
Location: Staring down at you with disdain from the spooky mountaintop castle.

Post

Deal with a reputable machine shop and let them deal with it. If you are already confused at this stage it's best to recognize you are out of your depth and secure the services of a trustworthy professional.

User avatar
The_caveman
Posts: 283
Joined: Sat Aug 20, 2011 7:05 am
Car: 93 nissan 240sx hatch(daily build)
1992 Coupe (drift build)
1990 240sx hatch(wrecked slut)
2008 hyundai sonota - girls car/reliable! i drive it better tho ;)

Post

This is truth ^^ that's why I plan on getting everything I can afford done at one.

Is expensive though but worth it, I already know I don't have the mics to deal with that kind of stuff and I figure a machine shop would be much more on point with measurements than me.

I can tear it down and put it. Back together I'm just not touching machine work on it and measurements I'll need for rods and bearings

User avatar
LoserCard
Posts: 506
Joined: Sun Oct 14, 2007 11:21 pm
Car: Forest Green 1993 240SX SE Fastback
Contact:

Post

Actually general rebuilds are quite simple with Plasti-Gauge, Micrometers, and a Master Set Feeler Gauge. With those, you can determine if anything needs to be machined.


Return to “240sx General Discussion”