WiseCo pistons: Second chance?

[69427]

I left a note on WiseCo's website inquiring whether they had any pistons that might meet my requirements for my next engine build. I never got the courtesy of a reply, so I'm trying to decide whether to give them a second chance (via a phone call) or just say to hell with them, and take my money elsewhere. Anybody done any previous business with these guys?

 

[BBShark]

I gotta think that the answer was "no", so they don't even bother to reply. I emailed Speedway to find out who is the manufacturer of their rod ends and never got a response. I'm going to assume that the answer was "someplace in China".

I talked (phone, not email) to a tech at JE pistons a while back. He was very helpful.

 

[69427]

I gotta think that the answer was "no", so they don't even bother to reply. I emailed Speedway to find out who is the manufacturer of their rod ends and never got a response. I'm going to assume that the answer was "someplace in China".

I talked (phone, not email) to a tech at JE pistons a while back. He was very helpful.

Perhaps I'll give JE a call. They can't treat me any worse than Wiseco, I suppose. I'm just getting a bit frustrated on how much hassle it is to get a set of 427 pistons in the CR range I'm interested in. Pistons are the only component that I'm missing right now.

I appreciate the help!

 

[Jsup]

http://www.probeindustries.com/

Mark O'Neil is a regular poster on another board I frequent and seems to be a good guy.

His stuff is all made in America.

Maybe you want to give him a call.

 

[Mark O'Neal]

I gotta think that the answer was "no", so they don't even bother to reply. I emailed Speedway to find out who is the manufacturer of their rod ends and never got a response. I'm going to assume that the answer was "someplace in China".

I talked (phone, not email) to a tech at JE pistons a while back. He was very helpful.

Perhaps I'll give JE a call. They can't treat me any worse than Wiseco, I suppose. I'm just getting a bit frustrated on how much hassle it is to get a set of 427 pistons in the CR range I'm interested in. Pistons are the only component that I'm missing right now.

I appreciate the help!

What combination are you planning to run.

Even if I don't have something for you I might be able to send to in the right direction.

 

[69427]

I gotta think that the answer was "no", so they don't even bother to reply. I emailed Speedway to find out who is the manufacturer of their rod ends and never got a response. I'm going to assume that the answer was "someplace in China".

I talked (phone, not email) to a tech at JE pistons a while back. He was very helpful.

Perhaps I'll give JE a call. They can't treat me any worse than Wiseco, I suppose. I'm just getting a bit frustrated on how much hassle it is to get a set of 427 pistons in the CR range I'm interested in. Pistons are the only component that I'm missing right now.

I appreciate the help!

What combination are you planning to run.

Even if I don't have something for you I might be able to send to in the right direction.

Standard bore (4.250") Chevy aluminum bigblock, 110 cc heads, .039" head gasket, standard rod (pressed fit) length, 9.8-10.5 target CR. Licensed street Corvette, but I do like to spend a lot of time on road courses when I have the opportunity.
Welcome to the forum, and I appreciate your contribution here.

Thanks,
Mike

 

[Mark O'Neal]

None of the aftermarket companies (to my knowledge) make an off the shelf standard bore big block piston.

The minimum is 4.280 (Ross), so you're looking at a custom piston for that application.

I prefer Ross...Diamond is decent.

 

[Yellow73SB]

Mahle or JE

 

[Jsup]

Mahle or JE

See above.

 

[Mark O'Neal]

Mahle or JE

JE/SRP does a 4.280 and a 4.310


and Mahle has the worst website on the planet....if you actually want to find a part.

 

[69427]

None of the aftermarket companies (to my knowledge) make an off the shelf standard bore big block piston.

The minimum is 4.280 (Ross), so you're looking at a custom piston for that application.

I prefer Ross...Diamond is decent.

It's a brand new block, so I hate to bore out something that is still a little undersize just to get some off the shelf parts.
I appreciate your time and suggestions. I'll take a peek at the vendors that have been suggested.