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Flat Top Pistons for a Dauntless 225?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by curtcanada, May 5, 2011.

  1. May 5, 2011
    curtcanada

    curtcanada L, L, and the POH!

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    Does anyone know if flat tops are available for the 225? If so, where?
     
    curtcanada, May 5, 2011
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    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    Last time I checked on them (several years ago) I would have to have them custom built at $80 each. Doesn't mean the availability isn't better now but when I scattered the 225 in the race jeep that's why I went to a chev 4.3. Much more affordable to run for high performance
     
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  3. May 6, 2011
    curtcanada

    curtcanada L, L, and the POH!

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    From my searching, I don't think things have changed much :(
     
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    wheelie

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    Aren't they the same piston as a Buick 350? Stinks they are not available.
     
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    wheelie

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    Okay, sorry. The OF 231 and Buick 350 share the same piston. 225 bore was increased .050 to 3.80 in '75. Pat Ganahl
     
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    CJ-JIM

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    Mcruff

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    Same as the 340 Buick V8.
     
    Mcruff, May 6, 2011
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