540 big bore pistons

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DCAMPBELL
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540 big bore pistons

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i have recently aquired and 1981 srx with a vmax 540 engine that has been bigbored to 78 mm (601 or 602 cc) and i need to get some new pistons does anyone have any idea where i might find them
killerklown
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Post by killerklown »

I had a big bore kit, it was made by High Altitude Engineering, seems like it was 610cc??? They are no longer in business.
Anyway, I would first try to find out who did the cylinders, and contact them directly. Other wise there are several custom piston companies out there. Just look on google.
DCAMPBELL
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Post by DCAMPBELL »

i have checked with the manufacturer of the kit and they havnt had any for like 10 years
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See goneboilermakin's post below ( 83 Project sled ) I belive he check with Wiesco to get a set made.
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