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Author Topic: Used 393w kits pistons skirts side scratched 70stang351w ¯ Member # 9948 posted                              Bought a used 393w stroker kit and pistons have scratches on sides from getting dirt or something in oil..was told the can be fixed and recoated.. Has anyone ever had this done? Worth it or new custom pistons.. Pistons are for inline head.. i planned to us a trickflow 205 11r so should have plenty of ptv clearance.. Got kit for $800 393w forged scat crank, eagle h rods..cant remember pistons brand..18cc dish..going for 10.5 compression N/A -------------------- 1996 GT VERT /32v MOD - SOLD 1970 Mustang Coupe M-Code 351w Posts: 1419 | From: 925 | Registered: Apr 2010  |  : Martinna ¯ Member # 12493 posted                           Dirt can't easily scratch metal. Can you feel the scratches with your finger nail? Dirt scratch will be light. If you can feel a scratch with your fingernail, it was probably metal on metal. Post up pictures of the damaged pistons. How many of them are damaged? Posts: 1093 | From: City | Registered: Oct 2012  |  :

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