Badger Pistons and Hi Tech Rebuild kits?

[Flexicoker]

Anyone ever used these? They are what Autozone carries for my '62 Bird. Just wondering what the quality is like as they seem to have the best prices around. Thanks.

[zman]

I've used Badger pistons in some SBC rebuilds. They seem to be OK and cheap. Personally I'd try and find something a little higher quality if you're gonna "drive it like you stole it". At least for piece of mind...

[Flexicoker]

Wow, this dropped quicker than Monica Lewinsky's pants.

[Curly]

I gotta agree with Zman on this one. Good pistons for a budget/stock rebuild but they are no Arias,JE, Keith Black pistons. It all depends on what you're goingto do with your motor.

[slammed]

An honest assesment of how you will drive this car should give you a path to choose. Badger has been around for year's. Check out Northernautoparts.com for price quote.

[Flexicoker]

Thanks for the responses guys, this will be a fairly hot rebuild, 400+ hp is my goal. bump up to 10:1 compression via tri-power pistons. And I plan to drive the snot out of it. What about hi tech rebuild kits? I think thats what they're called, again from the autozone website.

[fab32]

Flexi, I think it was Bill Clinton's pants that were dropped not Monica's. Remember, she was on her knees speaking into the microphone.

Frank

[AHotRod]

Flex: If your planning anything more than "Under-Powered-Stock", I would'nt use those pistons in my lawn mower.

Call Northern and have them get you Sealed Power pistons and rings. They have the complete rebuild kits too.

[Flexicoker]

Thanks for the help guys, one more question though, I'm finding plenty of rebuild kits for the '66 and later 390's but next to none for my '62, can I use one for the later engines on mine?

[buddieboy]

hey for that old car thar aint no tellin maybe the badger stock thats been around foever mite b the best ? who /? but hi tech gaskets or anything from china no dont get napa useually is a safe replacement part and use felpro gaskets . take a tip & put some indian head gasket sealer on yer list and coat head and block prior to tightening it stops rust and seals the seal ring