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- Manley Small Block Chevy ''2 Barrel Class'' Flat Top Pistons
Platinum Series Pistons
Professional engine builders and elite tuners around the world are running Manley pistons for some very good reasons. Manley uses domestic 2618 high strength alloy forgings and unique (to Manley) fixturing allowing skirt turning / ring groove machining be performed in one single operation to ensure the ultimate ring groove to skirt squareness for better ring seal. Cam and barrel (skirt) profiles that make power but are friendly on the cylinder walls. Manley is well known for their high quality valvetrain components, but insiders also trust and use Manley's top quality pistons and connecting rods.
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Features:
- Designed for 2 Barrel Class Racing
- Based on Standard 4.000'' bore block
- 23° Head Applications
- 2618 High Strength Alloy
- 1/16'', 1/16'', 3/16'' Ring Grooves or Gas Ported .043'', .043'', 3mm Ring Grooves
- Perfect Ring Groove to Skirt Squareness
- Round Wire Locks Included
- Pressure Balance Groove
- Semi-Banded Skirt for Improved Skirt Stability
- .927'' Dia. x 2.300'' Long x .095'' Wall Premium Chrome Moly Wrist Pin
Piston Common Specs:
- Flat Top Compression Ratio: 10.6:1 w/ 64cc Combustion Chamber & 3.48'' Stroke
- Dome Volume: -2.5cc (Flat Top)
- Crown Thickness: .155''
- Ring Thickness: Top Ring - 1/16'' or .043'' Gas Ported (.155'' down); Second Ring - 1/16'' or .043''; Oil Ring - 3/16'' or 3mm
- Valve Notches: .210'' Intake, .150'' Exhaust
- Maximum Valve Sizes: 2.125'' Intake; 1.650'' Exhaust
- Valve Angle: 22°
- Pin Included: Premium Chrome Moly .927'' dia, 2.300'' long, .095'' wall
- Round Wire Locks: .061'' wide
- Recommended Piston Clearance: .005'' measured 1.100'' from bottom of the oil ring
Technical Note: Compression ratios are calculated at .005'' deck clearance, a 4.060'' head gasket I.D. with a .040'' compressed thickness.