Let's talk aftermarket pistons

[cedarhollow]

the chinese have gotten into nearly everything, but the quality tools and parts that are not made in us usually come from italy, AR pump is prime example, Japan, Tiwan has been making quality milling machines for decades now, Hopefully trump can help bring some more of the market(factories) back home to us. I would much rather buy quality aftermarket pistons, rings, and cylinders made in USA. It is not like deciding to buy NGK plugs online vs at local store

 

[jdprejs]

Meteor,Hyway, Cross, Tacomec, nonameChineses, then it's a toss up between a Dog Turd, and a Golf brand piston.
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I'm pretty sure they encourage on the job drinking at Golf. -Expecially the guys who design and install ring the locator pins.
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Does anyone know who makes the l'il red barn branded pistons?
They seem ok too.

LRB told me their pop up pistons are made in India

 

[muddy42]

Ive had no problem with meteor. What I will say is there is an argument for replacing piston and cylinder as a pair from the same brand at the same time, that way they aren't worn and are designed to fit. Ive had issues trying to use aftermarket pistons and rings on worn cylinders.

 

[Jason Pitcher]

How about an update to this post? I know it is old but still relevant.

 

[Gord404]

been using meteor for years as well as hyway- usually swap the hyway rings for cabers- got a box full as well as a large inventory of pistons and cylinders both meteror and hyway- hyway has reall improved thier cylinders over the years- something like japaneese mentality- mind you I do a little cylinder work to gian more power and find nicosil not chipping when porting if you take it slow and easy - as for chineese knock offs i wouldn't use them, and also I pressure-vac test a saw before I take it down to see what acually took that pison out- oem or not