Pistons

[SnoPro1000]

I know what your going to say i'm in the wrong area,
But there is a logic to my madness lol seems to have more ppl here there for more information

i recently blow up my 2001 thundercat stock motor, and was running weicso pistions,
i was wondering if i should go back to OEM Cat pistons or try out the SPI teflon pistons or go back to weisco? or is there any other that i forgot to mention?

 

[Qreiff]

In the past I ran a Cat 1000 cc triple. Loved the engine!! I did have better luck with longevity running OE (Cat) pistons versus others.

 

[Idcatman3]

We've had very good luck with SPI pistons in many motors. The OEM cat pistons are also good.

Unless you're highly modified, I see no benefit to forged pistons, and there are drawbacks.

 

[doudea]

I used to run the 1000 triple as well. I put a set of wiseco pistons in it and they didn't last long. I think they were more prone to cold seizures and just generally more temperamental, with my limited tuning knowledge. I personally had better luck with the OEM pistons.