Andy F 0 Posted November 15, 2008 Ebay Hi everyone I wondered if anyone had any experience of using Woosner pistons and rods. Its not a brand name i have ever herd of. As these sets are for sale for £900 the full kit. Which seemed fairly reasonable? I wondered if it was worth buying this kit or look at using a more expensive set of pistons on standard rods? Thanks Andy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam 4 Posted November 15, 2008 The 400bhp+ (I think he pushed more but had issues) supercharged 306 GTI6 runs Woosner pistons. Rich did say he had some sort of issue at the start but I think it was the simple case of the wrong part supplied or something minor, maybe he will post. You can get Wiseco pistons pretty cheap from the states but they don't ship internationally as they have dealers here (with hefty markup). If you were going the turbo route I have a set of pistons and rods for sale for an S16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cybernck 402 1 Cars Posted November 16, 2008 just in case you were thinking of building a charged engine: OE Compression ratio is 10.4:1. These pistons raise the comp ratio to 11.8:1 for naturally aspirated applications. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam 4 Posted November 16, 2008 Yeh I assumed he wasn't... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy F 0 Posted November 16, 2008 yeah it is a NA engine had enough of turbo's to last me a lifetime thanks for that may look into getting these then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy-legs! 0 Posted November 17, 2008 (edited) I'm running a set of forged Wossner 86.5mm piston in my 2.0l turbo and so far, they've been fine! for the money, the quality seems quite good and they seem fairly readily available. Hope this helps! Marc. Edited November 17, 2008 by Crazy-legs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craig f90 0 Posted November 19, 2008 yeah it is a NA engine had enough of turbo's to last me a lifetime I agree with that comment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carbers205 1 Posted November 20, 2008 Andy what spec of engine are you planning on running then? Seems like a lot of outlay on the face of it thats all, esp if you arent going boost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy F 0 Posted November 23, 2008 well still deciding, but am looking at: Knife edged crank Wossner pistons with steel rods New liners Big valve head Billet flywheel Peter T's cams 1.9 box with quafe diff Miles 4 branch exhaust system weber 48's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
