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Old 06-18-2007 | 10:15 AM
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Manley and VT both say .0035

Anyone disagree for some forged slugs ?
 
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Old 06-19-2007 | 07:58 AM
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Forged pistons expand and contract more under changing temperatures, so they usually require greater piston-to-wall clearance than cast pistons. Also a nitrous or supercharged engine requires additional clearance also.

I would say .0035 -.0045 for NA Forged
and .0045 - .0055 for forged nitrous or supercharged.

Minimum and realistic maximum loose fit clearances.
 
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Old 06-19-2007 | 09:18 AM
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You piston manufacturer should include a spec sheet that comes with the slugs which has suggestions for clearances.
 
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Old 06-19-2007 | 09:55 AM
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It did, it said .0035 also for a modular ford.
 
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