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dpetteng Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2015 2:47 pm Post subject: Porsche Pistons |
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So, I have a 3.2 Carrera engine that I am having rebuilt and I am looking at Mahle cylinders and pistons but they are listed as "EURO" and "USA". were the engine either side of the pond different, and if so, do I need to buy "USA" pistons for my USA engine? |
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dpetteng Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2015 6:46 am Post subject: |
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So, a little update.
It seems that the US versions are lower compression and are rated at 214 BHP whereas the Euro versions are rated at 231 due to higher compression. Is the US engine de-tuned for some reason? |
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GTV Samba Member
Joined: March 27, 2004 Posts: 2084 Location: Si'ahl
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Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2015 7:32 am Post subject: |
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dpetteng wrote: |
So, a little update.
It seems that the US versions are lower compression and are rated at 214 BHP whereas the Euro versions are rated at 231 due to higher compression. Is the US engine de-tuned for some reason? |
Emissions. _________________ EMPI Power Rules! |
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dpetteng Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2015 8:59 am Post subject: |
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Thanks, as I thought. I will replace with Euro pistons and dump the catalytic converter as we are not emissions tested for old vehicles back in the UK. |
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raygreenwood Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2008 Posts: 21474 Location: Oklahoma City
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Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2015 10:25 am Post subject: |
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dpetteng wrote: |
Thanks, as I thought. I will replace with Euro pistons and dump the catalytic converter as we are not emissions tested for old vehicles back in the UK. |
Make sure you check specs on cam and valve sizes when you swap pistons. Make sure the compression is not the only difference.
Typically with detuning for emissions. ....the compression is rarely the only change. You will also typically see an ignition advance change as the aim of lowering compression for emmissions is to decrease NOX. Both compression and advance work toward this.
Just suggesting to do all the homework on both engines or you might have tuning issues. Ray |
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PMNorris Samba Member
Joined: August 09, 2015 Posts: 1 Location: Switzerland
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Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 11:50 am Post subject: |
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You might also meed to get it chipped to update the engine for the modifications. you should get more than 231 out of it after that too. |
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