I am doing a real low-buck rebuild on my 400, and would like to use oversize cast 440 pistons to save some money but still get my static compression into the low 9's.
My question is, how much can the weight of replacement pistons vary from the stock 400 pistons before the current engine balance becomes detrimentally affected? This will help me sort out which pistons I can consider as viable options.
I am not going to be racing this car, just an occasional car show, an occasional high speed pass down the highway, but it's mostly going to be just a nice cruiser/summer driver.
Thanks so much for any advice you can offer.
My question is, how much can the weight of replacement pistons vary from the stock 400 pistons before the current engine balance becomes detrimentally affected? This will help me sort out which pistons I can consider as viable options.
I am not going to be racing this car, just an occasional car show, an occasional high speed pass down the highway, but it's mostly going to be just a nice cruiser/summer driver.
Thanks so much for any advice you can offer.
