1600
PISTON SET (of 4) w/ Pins
These
are the mild dome design that came in most of the
1600's originally. These maintain the original
compression ratio. If your cylinder head has been
milled over about .045 from it's original 3.248
thickness; you will need to lay a head gasket over it
and recontour the "pockets" that the dome "visits" on
it's way up, or face a loud tapping and some dented
pistons. See the 1600 Piston Info Page
for more details. You can also go to a flat top
piston, which will alleviate most interference
problems due to head milling and/or longer
duration/increased lift cam profiles.
Many
people at first glance think their domed pistons are
flat. It isn't a dome like racing pistons, just a mild
upward curve that is obvious if you look at it
sideways or put it upside down on a flat surface. The
flat tops do not rock at all if turned upside down on
a tabletop.
Be
sure to order rings unless listing says "w/rings". I'd
recommend ordering piston pin bushings (in top of
rods) as well when rebuilding your engine. They are
often overlooked, and one of the most critical items
due to an extremely small operating
clearance.