R2 ENGINE PARTS

[Rick Allen]

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?,,,

[mfg]

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🙂

[brad]

I would upgrade to forged pistons. The only American manufacturers are Arias, and Diamond Racing Pistons. 

[Dunkin]

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?

[Nelson]

Are you looking for standard or over size?

[Pete Rutledge]

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.

[rufcar]

I have used Aries custom Pistons in my old 76 Rolls and my 73 Porsche . Best way to go.

[64studeavanti]

Are Silvolite still made in USA?

[Rick Allen]

 

20 hours ago, Nelson said:

Are you looking for standard or over size?

Not bored yet but probably .030,,,

[Rick Allen]

Thanks for all who made recommendations, I'm doing my homework, want to make sure I get all USA parts,,,

[Rick Allen]

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?,,,

[Dunkin]

12 hours ago, Rick Allen said:

I got frustrated trying to use Meyers website, is there a secret to using it?,,,

It is strange.

[Pete Rutledge]

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.

[64studeavanti]

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.

[63R1388]

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!  

[RoyG]

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.