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Old 04-04-2022, 12:40 PM   #1
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Default Pete's Pistons is back

I have been in touch with John Cosper of Pete’s Auto Machine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He has in stock now 50 sets of 283 style standard sized pistons for standard length Model A rods. John had been selling his pistons under the name” Pete’s Pistons”, up until a few years ago. He has recently decided to again offer the modern style 283 style pistons for Model A engines. His price is $300.00 a set which includes, four 283 style standard size pistons, four piston pins with snap rings, four ring sets and all shipping and handling charges. He can be reached at 505-440-1280.

I just got off the phone with John, he does have a few sets of oversized pistons: 3 sets of 060" oversize and 4 sets of .080" oversize.
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Old 04-04-2022, 02:25 PM   #2
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Is there any advantage of using the 283 style over, say, the Snyders pistons? How does the weight compare? Strength? Ease of break in? Etc.?
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Is there any advantage of using the 283 style over, say, the Snyders pistons? How does the weight compare? Strength? Ease of break in? Etc.?
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Old 04-04-2022, 10:26 PM   #4
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They look pretty stout, but man are they heavy.....
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