Tim's winner of the #1 performance item for the Mopar flathead engine - Pistons and Rods
Entry posted by timkingsbury in new product introduction - custom rods and pistons
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Folks - Im excited to be able to share Tony Smith big announcement
A key member of the Montana Dodge Boys involved in multiple land speed records.
As many know my family and friends have been known to dabble in high performance Chryslers (Desoto, Dodge, Plymouth, Fargo) engines and while the Kingsbury side of AoK racing is more 25 1/2" motor based, the Asche side of AoK racing is heavily into the 23 1/2" USA platform motors as well as the 25 1/2" Canadian motors.
Im my opinion in the last 30 year our AoK intakes start the top 3 Performance Items to come to the sport in the last 60+ years and #3 best performance itens is the best intakes you could buy. Then Peter (Pedro) Hendrickson the Godfather of Dodge Fast Fours, took an aftermarket head and took it to a new level for both the 23 1/2" and 25 1/2" motors to be in my mind the #2 best performance item to improve the motors with his Edgy Aluminum heads.
Im excited to share what I think is the latest of the big three and the #1 best performance item available to improve the Chrysler Flathead Platform.
For now Tony Smith is coming to market with a 23 1/2" rod and piston platform. Having reviewed what he has spearheaded to bring to market, I am confident if Walter Chrysler and all his best and brightest were alive today, they would be giving a standing ovation for this development.
If your looking to take your 23 1/2" flathead Plymouth/Dodge engine to the next level in performance or even want to build a long term, durable and efficient motor this is something you want to look at closely.
One final comment from me before I introduce the star of this blog post - It takes demand for a quantity of customers wanting them now, to bring this type of product to market. Our AoK intakes or Peter's Edgy Aluminum heads sold out fast and currently are not available. Both of us get inquiries regularly from customers wishing they had bought them.
The lesson is, Tony is coming to market with the 23 1/2" rod and pistons packages and if, there is demand, Im sure he would do the same for the 25 1/2" platform.
But this is not something to "screen print" and save for future reference a few years from now. This is one of those things I would strongly suggest you jump on while you can.
And now... as I stand and applaud yelling - Well done Tony well done
Let me introduce for those who dont know him, Tony Smith !
Contact information:
tonymontana357@hotmail.com
www.facebook.com/thefreewheelingtonysmith
**New Product Alert!**
After over 6 months working with CP/Carrillo I can now offer a wholly modern piston and rod combo for the 230 cubic inch Mopar flathead 6's! Custom forged extra long Carrillo rods mate to very short CP pistons built on their top of the line X-forging. Smaller diameter and much shorter tool steel pins and thin modern rings round out the package and contribute to the 3/4 of a pound (346 grams) weight savings per cylinder vs. factory rods and cast pistons! Loads on the bearings and crank will be substantially reduced with this combination while increasing reliability, power limit, and RPM potential.
Crowns are coated with a ceramic heat rejection coating which lowers piston temperature, helps prevent detonation, and increases combustion efficiency.
Skirts are coated with a moly dry film which reduces friction and protects the skirt in events of marginal lubrication such as dry starts or high temperature operation.
As the pistons are custom they can be ordered in many different oversizes, the only limitation is ring availability.
Cost is $4450. $1000 non-refundable deposit is required.
Remaining balance due at shipping.
Lead time varies but expect to wait several months for these custom parts to be made. A lead time estimate will be provided when the purchase is made.
I have received multiple inquires regarding making these for 25" engines, primarily the 265. I would be happy to offer a similar rod/piston combo for those engines. Expect the price to be within the same ballpark but with design time the first set will likely take 6+ months to deliver.
New CP piston built on their top-of-the-line X forging, modern thin low drag rings, and a very short smaller diameter pin compared to the old school forged piston and ring set.
The Crowns are coated with a ceramic heat rejection coating which lowers piston temperature, helps prevent detonation, and increases combustion efficiency.
Skirts are coated with a moly dry film which reduces friction and protects the skirt in events of marginal lubrication such as dry starts or high temperature operation.
Custom extra long Carrillo rod allows the compression height to be dramatically shortened.
Factory rod (835 grams) compared to the extra long Carrillo rod (736 grams).
FEA combined with modern machining makes the extra long Carrillo rod 100 grams lighter yet stronger than the factory rod.
My new piston and rod combo weighs in at 1099 grams with pin, rings, and clips. That's 346 grams lighter than factory parts!
Substantially lighter yet substantially stronger.
Edited by timkingsbury
added coating, cost, lead time, bore sizes, and 25" engine
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