420_Big_Bore Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 (edited) Hey guys, i wont go into whole story just cut it down to this. I got a set of Pro-X 68mm cast pistons in my shee. Just wondering will forged pistons make that much difference? Seeing as im not doing any further mods at the moment i was wondering would i be wasting money on a new set of forged pistons when i already have new casts in? Cheers Edited November 27, 2008 by 420_Big_Bore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
278 Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Forged are a little lighter, stronger, and have more longevity, but if you already bought cast stick with them theyll be ok. If you have an option go forged, but stick with watch you got its not worth it since you just bought new cast one's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420_Big_Bore Posted November 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Cheers. Just needed an opinion. Later on i will get forged when i go to stroker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 wiseco forged pistons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabansheematt Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Hey guys, i wont go into whole story just cut it down to this. I got a set of Pro-X 68mm cast pistons in my shee. Just wondering will forged pistons make that much difference? Seeing as im not doing any further mods at the moment i was wondering would i be wasting money on a new set of forged pistons when i already have new casts in? Cheers On any High rmp motor you do not want cast pistons. The only piston you should put in a banshee is a wiseco. I learned this the hard way. Cast pistons blow up. Only lasted me 7 months. Cast suck I had a motor in my shop last week, Cast pistons. They crumbled upart. Jammed up the crank. Had to split the cases. Cylinders were only 64.5mm had to take them up to 66mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanYE west Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 I try to find other alternatives to wiseco myself but.. to each their own. Never had a problem with cast.. Ran Pro-X pistons for years in my duner bike with no problems... but had a handfull of failures with wisecos. I'm actually VERY happy with the WSM pistons I've been using. Got 2 seasons on them and I bet I could have easily gone a third or maybe a 4th. The forged vs. Cast debate will go on forever.. best thing to do is a search and gather as much info as you can and make your own opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 we put pro x in my brothers banshee a long time ago when it was stock cyl.. they lasted about 3 hours and the top started chipping off of them. they are junk. wiseco all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooker82 Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Forged pistons also distribute heat better. Cast pistons hold heat in the head more than forged. Where a forged piston will conduct the heat away from the piston head and in to the skirts. That is part of the reason why a Forged piston requires a little more clearance. I look at it this way. How many people do you see running forged pistons that race professionaly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
278 Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 As fouled out said to each his own and we can argue about this forever, running cast pistons are kind of taking achance and alot of people have problems, but then again alot of people dont. It just depends and as I said if you just bought cast you can run them for a little while. If you have the money to do forged and you dont plan on going to a bigger bore later on then go ahead, but if you do plan on running a bigger bore I would stick with cast for now. Im only one person and can only give you my opinion but That would be my decision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420_Big_Bore Posted November 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 I was planning on keeping the cast for now until i do go bigger bore or unless these fail. Just wanted some opinions on both sides, and to see if these are ok for now. But looks like my next set will be forged. Thanks for all help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheejoel Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 (edited) I run forged In my car for a reason.. ok? what is your reason? thought we were talking about two-stroke applications. Forged are better, no doubt about it. But if i had a new set of cast pistons in i wouldnt take them out and re-do it. Edited December 1, 2008 by bansheejoel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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