16v205 9 Posted September 1, 2007 Hi, Im looking for somewhere to buy a set of 87.5mm s16 forged pistons, rings and gudgeons. My predicament is I ordered and paid for a set way back in March and so far ive received no details about them yet alone a delivery date. Sadly I went through a mate and his company who I appreciate is just a middle man and I cant keep pestering him about them as he's being told nothing when chasing them up on my behalf. I just want to get on the phone to the end supplier as I dont take too kindly to being ignored. The end supplier who is a reputable company may be really busy which can only be a good sign for them, but being selfish for a moment, 6 months later I still dont have anything. What really rubs salt in the wounds is the extra £100 I paid ON TOP of the sale price back in June for a 3 week turn around as it was recommended to have them made by another piston manufacturer who were faster Will I get that £100 back if they turn up now 9 weeks later? Doubt it. Im about to get my money back Monday if I receive no confirmed delivery date, Rant over What im looking for is anyones experience in buying pistons? Has anyone any experience of buying Wossner pistons I see all over the place? Have they lasted well in your car? Does anyone on here sell pistons? Miles - Petert? Cheers Rich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamirGTI 342 Posted September 1, 2007 Try here : http://www.guy-croft.com/ cheers ! Damir Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pdd144c 0 Posted September 1, 2007 Wossner produce great pistons. I'm using them on my T16 engine, and have used them on numerous other engines with good results. I can supply them if required at a good price, but I think they only make them up to 87mm giving a 12.2:1 comp ratio. Paul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted September 1, 2007 I tend to go for Omega or JE, But the latter doesn;t list a 87.5mm piston, only 86mm and 88mm C/W rings and gudgeon pin's, Might be able to get a custom set thou Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam 4 Posted September 2, 2007 Wiseco can do custom very easily. Drop petert a PM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
16v205 9 Posted December 20, 2007 Got some pistons eventually . I know it wasnt the companys fault I originally ordered them from but I wasted a whole year nearly so can now get my finger out and start building the engine in the new year. Pistons came from Wossner, purchased through BB Performance Tuning. They turned up 3 days later than the 6 weeks that was quoted. Their custom made 88mm forged gti-6 pistons, 11.5:1 compression, gudgeon pin height has been moved 1mm to allow the use of a mi16 crank. Rings, gudgeon pins and circlips are all available next day off the shelf. Complete weight of a single piston inc rings and pin & circlips is around 470grams give or take a few grams as im only using a cheap set of scales. Im impressed so far with the service and the quality of the parts, just cant wait to start building my engine Rich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted December 21, 2007 Nice! Comparibly priced Rich? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
