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RACE TEC PISTONS

SBC Dished Piston Set 4.040 Bore - 12.7cc

$777.00

SKU: R0AE 1001604

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Overview

The Race Tec Pistons 1001604 is a set of dished pistons designed for Small Block Chevy engines. These forged pistons feature a 4.040 inch bore, a 1.250 inch compression height, and 1.5 x 1.5 x 3.0 mm ring grooves. The set includes 8 pistons, each with a -12.70 cc dish volume.
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Part #: 1001604

Piston - AutoTec - Dished - Forged - 4.040 in Bore - 1.5 x 1.5 x 3.0 mm Ring Grooves - Minus 12.70 cc - Small Block Chevy - Set of 8

Vehicle Symptoms
  • Engine knocking under acceleration
  • Low compression reading in one cylinder
  • Excessive oil consumption and blue smoke
  • Loss of power during hard driving
  • Rough idle and misfire after warm-up
Diagnostic Codes
  • P0300 – random misfire
  • P0301 – cylinder 1 misfire
  • P0302 – cylinder 2 misfire
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BrandRACE TEC PISTONS
Part NumberR0AE 1001604
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