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    Forged 5.3 Pistons?

    Anybody know if someone makes a forged piston to fit a stock 5.3? I don't want to pay for custom pistons or have it bored out and I think good ol' #7 took a crap on me.

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    I couldnt find one a few years ago. Wished i could have. My #7 smacked the head! Whats up with these # 7s?
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    Poor fuel distribution I think. What ever it is, it sucks!

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    You won't have poor fuel distribution in a port-injected engine, similar to what was experienced in the old carburetor days. It is probably related to a cooling issue, which could make #7 more prone to detonation.

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    I knew it typically ran hotter than the others and just figured it was a fueling issue.

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    Wiseco just came out with some in november. I'm on my way home and when I get there I'll get you a link
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    Quote Originally Posted by parker View Post
    Wiseco just came out with some in november. I'm on my way home and when I get there I'll get you a link
    Sweet! Thanks!

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    #7 is the leanest because it's the hardest to get fuel to with stock rails.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GasGuzzler View Post
    #7 is the leanest because it's the hardest to get fuel to with stock rails.
    I knew I heard that somewhere!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by GasGuzzler View Post
    #7 is the leanest because it's the hardest to get fuel to with stock rails.
    So if i upgrade rails i will not have that problem? If so what rails do i need to get?
    2003 RCSS Chevy 5.3L Fully Bolted, Cammed, Yanked, and 342s. Borla Exhaust w/ Electric Cutouts.

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