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rjgricius1

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pistons 230 sl
« on: July 09, 2008, 16:04:28 »
1967 230sl rebuild. the original pistons are flat, 3 ring,24mm wrist pin. There are pistons available that are the correct size but have a step in the top. In other words not flat. I have been told that using a step piston will result in lower compression and a loss of power. Are the original flat pistons still available?? Is the loss of powere true?
230 sl 1967 automatic
wht/blue  in the middle of comple restoration

merrill

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Re: pistons 230 sl
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2008, 19:06:56 »
not sure about the flat piston question, a quick call or e mail to metric motors would solve that mystery.

Matt
Austin Tx
66 230 sl - "white"
78 300 D - Blue
98 C230