Are my pistons screwed?

**04BlackComp_G** · 03-25-2009

I took the heads off to put new head gaskets on and that is what I found on both pistons #1 and #3.

Please help!!!

**QwikGT** · 03-25-2009

yup time for a long block, get a L32 from Morad, chipped cylinders 1 & 3

**WhiteDevil** · 03-25-2009

Toast.

**blueguy** · 03-25-2009

Yup...What are your mods? You mighta had some KR which caused that

TDCRacing · 03-25-2009

affirmative

**04BlackComp_G** · 03-25-2009

The only mods that I had on the engine was a Thraser CAI. Now there was an instance that caused me to think that there was piston damage. My car started misfiring and I pulled the spark plugs and the plug on the third cylinder was damaged. The ground electrode hit the center electrode tip and I guess I should have looked into it further. Oh well, I guess that's it, new block time.

**98SilvermistGTP** · 03-25-2009

I have a 98 GTP as well and I hope my pistons dont look like that.

**Reptile** · 03-25-2009

You would actually be surprised at how many people run with chipped pistons for a loooong time and not even know it.

**04BlackComp_G** · 03-25-2009

Thanks to all that have responded to this. Now my next question is, anyone have a complete short block? I can't get it now cause it's bill time but we could make future araingments. Thanks everyone!

Heres another picture, it's kind of scary on how they are pretty much in the same spot and same size. Could anyone explain why would this be?

**QwikGT** · 03-25-2009

i forgot to add this before.....WELCOME TO THE CLUB MAN!!!! heres my #4 on my L36

**04BlackComp_G** · 03-25-2009

Geez, I guess I should go on and save for some forged pistons....

**Bio248** · 03-25-2009

forged pistons will break too if you dont have a good tune. waste of money, in my opinion.

**04BlackComp_G** · 03-25-2009

Thanks for the advice Nick. Should I go with a L32 block or go with the L26 with more compression for this build? If I'm going to do this I better do it right.

**DanGTP** · 03-25-2009

Well, if you decide to go with stockers, I've still got 3 good ones... The other three look like yours.

EDIT: Also, I would recommend, if you don't have already, to get a P-log or a set of headers. The stock front mani isn't too friendly to extra boost.

**minichopper6hp** · 03-31-2009

been there, done that. you need supporting mods.

**DanGTP** · 03-31-2009

Yup! My supporting mods are larger injectors.

**QwikGT** · 03-31-2009

go with the L32 it comes with coated pistons and powdered rods stock low compression is more forgiving

**04BlackComp_G** · 03-31-2009

Shipping, I hate shipping. I could have three different engine blocks but shipping is insane. Oh well, I'll look around the local junkyards (NOTE: I live in the middle of nowheresville)