Got my engine back finally - Lateral-g Forums

Jay Hilliard · #1 06-07-2006, 07:31 AM

I had a piston oil groove issue. The oil ring groove on the piston was too narrow according to Weisco who custom made them. They made me a new set, switched to a Comp solid roller and got it back in. No more oil fouling the plugs and a batman smoke screen

. Engine runs excellent. Made 440 hp@ 5400, 475@6400 and 442@7400. Made great torque for a 355 ci - 458 lbs @4300.

Payton King · #2 06-07-2006, 07:46 AM

Now drive that thing down to Charlotte so I can have a look or better yet, a ride.

**XcYZ** · #3 06-07-2006, 08:27 AM

Did Wiseco take care of you, Jay?

Jay Hilliard · #4 06-07-2006, 08:30 AM

Payton,

I plan on doing that in the near future. I need to get back up with Kyle and see about him installing my vintage air, so that would be a good time to check out your progress also.

Jay Hilliard · #5 06-07-2006, 08:34 AM

Yes they did Scott. I sent the pistons to them and they acknowledged it was too narrow by just a few thousands, which thats all it takes sometimes. It took about a month for them to check them and make me new ones.

I would have liked a little faster turn around, but I was very pleased they actually admitted it was their mistake and resolved my issue. Because of their customer service, I would buy again from them, because we all make mistakes.

**Rybar** · #6 06-07-2006, 12:26 PM

Great News Jay, another vote here for getting that thing on the road. BTW the DSE closeout and hinges look great!

**Ricochet** · #7 06-07-2006, 01:37 PM

Glad to hear you got things taken care of and back on the road. Looks good!! Like the addidtion of the closeout & hinges also.

Brent

Jay Hilliard · #8 06-07-2006, 01:47 PM

thanks for the compliments guys. Its nice to be able to ride again.

rocketrod · #9 06-07-2006, 09:29 PM

Looks great and it reminds me that I need to get my billet hinges out and install them!!!

**jonny51** · #10 06-08-2006, 12:29 AM

When I raced motocross people always bagged on Weisco pistons.I had a sponsership with them and ran there pistons for 4 years never once having a problem.It is good to hear that they owned up and took care of you.