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RACE TEC PISTONS

GM LS FT Piston Set 4.125 Bore -4.1cc

$1,053.00

SKU: R0AE 1001165

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Overview

The RACE TEC PISTONS 1001165 is a set of forged pistons designed for LS 15° engine families. These pistons feature a flat top with two valve reliefs, a 4.125-inch bore, and a 4.000-inch stroke, with a compression height of 1.115 inches.

Constructed from 2618 alloy, these pistons offer varying compression ratios depending on the combustion chamber volume: 12.1:1 at 65cc, 11.8:1 at 68cc, and 11.6:1 at 70cc. The crown volume is -4.1cc.
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Part #: 1001165

Piston - AutoTec - Flat Top - Forged - 4.125 in Bore - 1.5 x 1.5 x 3.0 mm Ring Grooves - Minus 4.10 cc - GM LS-Series - Set of 8

Vehicle Symptoms
  • Engine knocking or pinging under load
  • Loss of compression in one or more cylinders
  • Excessive oil consumption past piston rings
  • Rough idle and misfire at high RPM
  • Reduced engine power and poor acceleration
Diagnostic Codes
  • P0300 – random misfire
  • P0301 – Cylinder 1 misfire Det
  • P0302 – Cylinder 2 misfire Det
  • P0303 – Cylinder 3 misfire Det
  • P0304 – Cylinder 4 misfire Det
  • P0305 – Cylinder 5 misfire Det
  • P0306 – Cylinder 6 misfire Det
  • P0307 – Cylinder 7 misfire Det
  • P0308 – Cylinder 8 misfire Det
  • P0263 – Cylinder 1 Contribution/Balance
  • P0266 – Cylinder 2 Contribution/Balance
  • P0269 – Cylinder 3 Contribution/Balance
  • P0272 – Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance
  • P0275 – Cylinder 5 Contribution/Balance
  • P0278 – Cylinder 6 Contribution/Balance
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BrandRACE TEC PISTONS
Part NumberR0AE 1001165

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