PISTONS NEEDED

[Bergerz28]

Looking for a set of pistons for a 396 forged 11:1 40 over I believe the TRW # is L2242, any help or leads would be great, tahnks.

[Chevy454]

You can still get 'em from TRW just the way they came back in the day...heavy and out of spec!

The difference between our TRW spec pistons and our CP spec pistons was like night and day...

[Salvatore]

Yea, I would not buy the TRW old styles when there are much better parts out there today? Is it a drag race motor?

[Harry P Hunter]

No longer in stock from TRW and no estimate on when available.

Pistons are now made in India.

Harry P. Hunter

[Bergerz28]

They are discontinued from TRW as well as many of there big block pistons, they are relocating in India and scaling way back on production as well as jobs, I have done all the searching just hoping to get some help from members.

[KENNY_PASCOE]

THOMAS,
THE PAST FEW BIG BLOCKS THAT WE HAVE DONE REQUIRED US TO ORDER CUSTOM MADE PISTONS. ROSS, J&E, ARE 2 THAT COME TO MIND THAT WE HAVE USED. THE PRICE IS SCARY BUT THAT IS WHAT WE WERE LEFT WITH AS AN OPTION. USUALLY 3-4 WEEK LEAD TIME AS WELL. JUST COMPLETED A 69 L89 CHEVELLE MOTOR AND THIS IS WHAT WE HAD TO DO... HOPE THIS HELPS.... KP

[Chevy454]

Go the NHRA accepted pistons list...scroll down to "65-69 396"...then take your pick...Manufacturer/Part# are listed:

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[BARRY]

try smmit racing

[Salvatore]

Does Wiseco have a forged piston for the BB?

[Bergerz28]

I would like to thank all members and Kenny for there insite and help, thanks Thomas.