Rick Allen Posted February 21, 2023 Report Share Posted February 21, 2023 Where can I buy engine parts for my R2 289? Looking for pistons, rings, bearings, etc. so far, places I have checked, sell things like pistons that are made "off shore"; anyone know who, if anybody, sells USA made parts?,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted February 21, 2023 Report Share Posted February 21, 2023 30 minutes ago, Rick Allen said: Where can I buy engine parts for my R2 289? Looking for pistons, rings, bearings, etc. so far, places I have checked, sell things like pistons that are made "off shore"; anyone know who, if anybody, sells USA made parts?,,, Strongly recommend Dave Thibeault...he won't let you down! 978 897 3158...tell him Ed sent you🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad Posted February 21, 2023 Report Share Posted February 21, 2023 I would upgrade to forged pistons. The only American manufacturers are Arias, and Diamond Racing Pistons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkin Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 8 hours ago, brad said: I would upgrade to forged pistons. The only American manufacturers are Arias, and Diamond Racing Pistons. I guess Jahns Pistons is gone also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 Are you looking for standard or over size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Rutledge Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 Jon Meyer has everything you will need, including hypereutectic pistons made in the USA. I finished rebuilding my R2 289 this past year after getting all my engine parts from Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rufcar Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 I have used Aries custom Pistons in my old 76 Rolls and my 73 Porsche . Best way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64studeavanti Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 Are Silvolite still made in USA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Allen Posted February 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 20 hours ago, Nelson said: Are you looking for standard or over size? Not bored yet but probably .030,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Allen Posted February 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 Thanks for all who made recommendations, I'm doing my homework, want to make sure I get all USA parts,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Allen Posted February 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 11 hours ago, Pete Rutledge said: Jon Meyer has everything you will need, including hypereutectic pistons made in the USA. I finished rebuilding my R2 289 this past year after getting all my engine parts from Jon. I got frustrated trying to use Meyers website, is there a secret to using it?,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkin Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 12 hours ago, Rick Allen said: I got frustrated trying to use Meyers website, is there a secret to using it?,,, It is strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Rutledge Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 Don't use the web site. Just call them and if you need engine rebuilding parts, ask to talk to Jon. He knows what he's doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64studeavanti Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 Many years ago I ordered a set of pistons from Studebaker International. They were manufactured in Taiwan, not the Republic of China, by JCP. JCP has an excellent reputation. I do not know if S.I. still has JCP make them. I have also used sets of Silvolite pistons made in the good Ole USA. Both JCP and Silvolite are holding up well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63R1388 Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 I went with Street Tech pistons out of Los Angeles area in my R1 as I have a similar dislike of chineesium. Top notch quality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyG Posted March 25, 2023 Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 I'd like to second the recommendation on Dave Thibeault, he's been a pleasure to work with and has gotten me everything I needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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