Howdy fellow modular enthusiats! I just wanted to see if any of you have had to get get your motors rebuilt with new pistons? Did you use stock replacements? How much did you pay? Is there a Ford dealer who will give better deals on part number 6108 std bore Lighting piston? Any replys will be much apprecciated! Thank you!

 

Somebody has to have blown up a motor or 2 on this board. Any replies would be helpful.

 

2 cam sam,

Did you try http://www.fordpartsonline.com/ or http://www.buyfordmotorsport.com/ (for $380 a set)?

Several have ruined motors, but to the best of my knowledge have all been repaired under warranty.

 

Might be checking into that if time allows since I trashed the valve in mine.Stan
Its only money!!!!!!

 

Try Sean Hyland Motorsport for pistons. They can custom make pistons for modulars in any compression ratio. 9.5:1's cost $105 a piece for the 5.4 in the lightning. www.seanhylandmotorsport.com

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Black '99 #398 of 4000
SHM mass air/filter, SHM chip, Level 10 shift kit and converter.
13.71 @ 98.2 mph (stock)
13.34 @ 102 mph (chip/mass air)
Converter/shift kit to be tested soon

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Let's see, $47.50 each from Ford for OEM pistons, or pay $108 each to the over hyped losers at SHM. This could be a tough choice.

 

Hurricane:
"Over hyped losers"!?!
For $105ea. you can get any compression ratio you want. If stock compression is what you want, get stock pistons. If your building your motor up, $105 for custom pistons is not a bad price.

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Black '99 #398 of 4000
SHM mass air/filter, SHM chip, Level 10 shift kit and converter.
13.71 @ 98.2 mph (stock)
13.34 @ 102 mph (chip/mass air)
Converter/shift kit to be tested soon