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97mm Piston
05/01/13 at 12:10:49

I have been able to find the last remaining Wiseco 97mm Piston in NZ.According to my local bike shop.
I have sent my 400 cylinder head and piston away for a resleeve.
I have ordered the gaskets to assemble.
Might port the exhaust, but otherwise leave the Head stock and upgrade cam later. Want to see improved performance with Piston upgrade alone.

Can anyone share there experience with doing this?
I will post pics as soon as cylinder head returns.

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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: 97mm Piston Reply #1 - 05/01/13 at 12:42:02 You may not want to stop there. There is a treatment for the cylinder that is supposed to make it "Better",, someone here has had that done,, I hope they chime in, Its OF or Versy or one of the other "Guys who know all",, dang if I can remember.,.
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Re: 97mm Piston
Reply #2 - 05/01/13 at 12:45:54

justin_o_guy2 wrote on 05/01/13 at 12:42:02:

You may not want to stop there. There is a treatment for the cylinder that is supposed to make it "Better",, someone here has had that done,,
I hope they chime in, Its OF or Versy or one of the other "Guys who know all",, dang if I can remember.,.

Is it the "Silicone Carbide cylinder bore treatment" that Lancer speaks of?
Is this to prevent overheating?

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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 18095 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: 97mm Piston Reply #3 - 05/01/13 at 19:21:25 The Silicone Carbide Treatment makes the cylinder wall very hard. It is supposed to be a worthy upgrade. It is not a power upgrade - but a durability one.
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LANCER Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Savage Beast Performance Parts Posts: 10661 Oklahoma Gender:	Re: 97mm Piston Reply #4 - 05/01/13 at 19:37:13 Dave wrote on 05/01/13 at 19:21:25: The Silicone Carbide Treatment makes the cylinder wall very hard. It is supposed to be a worthy upgrade. It is not a power upgrade - but a durability one. Friction and heat reduction is also a benefit, which does yield more efficiency.
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paulmarshall Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1268 Carterton,New Zealand Gender:	Re: 97mm Piston Reply #5 - 05/01/13 at 20:11:56 Not sure if my place offers that option. So I will have to be mindful of its temp. Just as well I installed my temp gauge.
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jcstokes Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com is very useful Posts: 2119 Mauku New Zealand Gender:	Re: 97mm Piston Reply #6 - 05/01/13 at 23:33:50 Paul, try www.nzcylinders.co.nz
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jcstokes Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com is very useful Posts: 2119 Mauku New Zealand Gender:	Re: 97mm Piston Reply #7 - 05/01/13 at 23:40:15 Sorry Paul, www.nzcylinders.com
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paulmarshall Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1268 Carterton,New Zealand Gender:	Re: 97mm Piston Reply #8 - 05/02/13 at 11:32:54 jcstokes wrote on 05/01/13 at 23:40:15: Sorry Paul, www.nzcylinders.com Thanks jcstokes
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paulmarshall Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1268 Carterton,New Zealand Gender:	Re: 97mm Piston Reply #9 - 05/02/13 at 20:48:07 It arrived today.
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jcstokes Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com is very useful Posts: 2119 Mauku New Zealand Gender:	Re: 97mm Piston Reply #10 - 05/02/13 at 21:00:46 Paul, perhaps you should consult with WISECO about silicon carbide bore treatments and wether in fact such treatments are worth it.
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paulmarshall Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1268 Carterton,New Zealand Gender:	Re: 97mm Piston Reply #11 - 05/02/13 at 21:21:34 Its going to Boss Engineering Services in Wanganui.
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Super Thumper Senior Member Offline 2001 LS650 With 97mm Big Bore Kit, Stage III Cam. Posts: 469 Windsor, Vermont Gender:	Re: 97mm Piston Reply #12 - 05/03/13 at 06:53:15 I see than no one has mentioned the head gasket regarding this much larger 97mm piston. Be sure to check if the head gasket is protruding into the cylinder before installing it.
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paulmarshall Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1268 Carterton,New Zealand Gender:	Re: 97mm Piston Reply #13 - 05/03/13 at 13:40:59 Super Thumper wrote on 05/03/13 at 06:53:15: I see than no one has mentioned the head gasket regarding this much larger 97mm piston. Be sure to check if the head gasket is protruding into the cylinder before installing it. I have PM Lancer in regard to this. If anyone else has done the upgrade feedback is appreciated.
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jcstokes Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com is very useful Posts: 2119 Mauku New Zealand Gender:	Re: 97mm Piston Reply #14 - 05/03/13 at 16:32:44 Do the Boss people do the silicon carbide or are you just going to bore and sleeve?
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