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Old 02-08-20, 07:43
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Default CMP alloy pistons

These dome top pistons will fit the CMP engine

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Old 02-08-20, 14:07
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What’s the advantage of alloy pistons? Lighter weight so higher revs, eh?

Were these an aftermarket item, or were they factory fitted in some cases?
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Old 02-08-20, 14:55
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What’s the advantage of alloy pistons? Lighter weight so higher revs, eh?

Were these an aftermarket item, or were they factory fitted in some cases?
These are Aftermarket Hanno . Yes, less mass moving up/down = less force on the rod bearings and longer life , and higher revs are possible but I would not like to test that theory myself. I think they are about 25% lighter than the iron pistons. The CMPs had the heavier iron alloy pistons fitted at the factory.

The iron pistons , I've heard the top section can fatigue and break off One advantage of the iron pistons is, the top ring groove doesn't wear like the alloy pistons suffer from.
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Thanks Mike. And is the some top standard or are these pistons meant to increase compression too?

I have a lot to learn about Chevs still...
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Default Remember the head used with domed piston is different.

Hi All

Just a reminder with the Chevrolet engine used in CMPs that have domed pistons use a different head than other Chevrolet engines of the time that used flat top pistons. The domed pistons will not work with the flat topped heads. They hit the head.

I would suspect that if you put flat topped pistons in an engine with the domed piston head the engine would run but with a significant loss in compression.

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Old 03-08-20, 13:48
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Thanks Mike. And is the some top standard or are these pistons meant to increase compression too?

I have a lot to learn about Chevs still...
Hanno, the dome tops are standard for their matching head . From memory the flat top pistons and revised head were released in 1941 but the CMPs kept on with the earlier design pistons til the end of production.
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Mike, Phil, thanks for all the info!
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