2 barrel pistons

whats a good piston to use? i see light weight pistons that say they are good for up to 400 hp, but i was thinking that is kind of low? is a 383 with a gauge legal VDL carb going to make more then 400 hp? motor rules are basically open aslong as you have a gauge legal carb and cast iron heads and block. planning to run Iron eagle 64cc heads. dont know the runner off the top of my head.

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Originally Posted by newguy

whats a good piston to use? i see light weight pistons that say they are good for up to 400 hp, but i was thinking that is kind of low? is a 383 with a gauge legal VDL carb going to make more then 400 hp? motor rules are basically open aslong as you have a gauge legal carb and cast iron heads and block. planning to run Iron eagle 64cc heads. dont know the runner off the top of my head.

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Which 2bbl are you referring to? The 350 or 500?

And open rules meaning roller cam??

its a VDL guage legal 4412

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Originally Posted by newguy

its a VDL guage legal 4412

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Assuming you are referring to a flat tappet cam.
A good engine builder will hit 520 hp easy. I have seen guys run the 2 bbl LW pistons. If you need the motor on kill, get the very best pistons sold. I dont spend money that way.