Golf piston for 550xp?

[Crzybowhntr]

So, the deal of the day is a Golf piston that fits a 550xp. Good, bad, ugly?? I have no intention of grinding on it to improve it if needed, so if stock or another brand is EXTREMELY superior please let me know.

 

[Mastermind]

I've never seen one first hand. If it's reasonably priced its worth comparing the old one to be sure the dimensions are the same I suppose.

 

[Onan18]

I've never seen one first hand. If it's reasonably priced its worth comparing the old one to be sure the dimensions are the same I suppose.

I really hope that it is a viable option, OEM 550 XP pistons are outrageous.

 

[Crzybowhntr]

I really hope that it is a viable option, OEM 550 XP pistons are outrageous.

With the deal of the day it is $12.96 to my door.

 

[Onan18]

With the deal of the day it is $12.96 to my door.

That is a deal! I mentioned this in another thread last week, an OEM piston is $126.87 cylinder kit is actually cheaper $119.95.

Joe

 

[Crzybowhntr]

I`ve been contemplating the entire cylinder/piston kit but I have not had time to take it apart and evaluate the cause of the scoring and hate to buy unneeded parts if the cylinder can be cleaned up. I suppose $13 isn`t much to take a chance with so I`ll post up some comparison pics when it arrives...

 

[Tor R]

13$ is well worth the gamble, since OEM piston cost more then P&C cost in US you cant loose anything by giving the Golf piston a chance.

OEM piston cost 100$ in Norway, P&C kit cost 360$.
Wish we had your guys prices on P&C, 120$ is a bargain.

Anyone know why Meteors isnt making 550 pistons?

 

[Mastermind]

That is a deal! I mentioned this in another thread last week, an OEM piston is $126.87 cylinder kit is actually cheaper $119.95.

Joe

Well....it's a deal if it has the port timing on the strato cutouts at the right height.

13$ is well worth the gamble, since OEM piston cost more then P&C cost in US you cant loose anything by giving the Golf piston a chance.

OEM piston cost 100$ in Norway, P&C kit cost 360$.
Wish we had your guys prices on P&C, 120$ is a bargain.

Anyone know why Meteors isnt making 550 pistons?

Is Meteor doing any new pistons these days?

 

[Mastermind]

I`ve been contemplating the entire cylinder/piston kit but I have not had time to take it apart and evaluate the cause of the scoring and hate to buy unneeded parts if the cylinder can be cleaned up. I suppose $13 isn`t much to take a chance with so I`ll post up some comparison pics when it arrives...

It's tough to find one of these jugs that will clean up if it's scored bad.

 

[Czed]

Over the years I've used a few of them a 920 jonsered maybe five years ago no problem i bought two of the 8.00 echo 600 pistons from hl thats golf they look excellent ill post pics if you want to see for yourself.

 

[Crzybowhntr]

@Czed where in WV are you? No need to take pics I`m going to buy it anyhow but I do appreciate the offer.

 

[Czed]

Ripley twenty miles north of charleston.
We used a bunch rebuilding dirtbikes years ago some people hate them but they've been in business a long time.

 

[Tor R]

Is Meteor doing any new pistons these days?

it doesnt look like they doing any new pistons, dont know why, maybe their future is to quit the whole piston section.

It's tough to find one of these jugs that will clean up if it's scored bad.

+1
I thought it was just me, most of the time I have no problem sanding KS&Mahle jug, those 550 jug just seems to take less before they are ruined.

 

[Czed]

I'm even going to use the golf rings i usually go oem or cabers if they don't hold up ill switch them out.

 

[Czed]

Maybe meteors paying attention to all the oem price drops hate to see them go. I've had nothing but great service out of their stuff.

 

[Stump Shot]

While I can not speak to the exact scenario here, I would say that if some minor difference is noted, it would not scare me from giving it a try, as I have been having a good string of luck with AM pistons (Golf included) in reclaimed cylinders, even though piston was a bit different than the OEM ones they replaced. So far the vast majority have boosted performance and not hindered it. Also I would add that I tried to "mock up" the squish scenario with OEM piston while waiting for AM one to arrive, this did not work as piston height was not always the same, learned to do squish with exact parts to be used. Whole P&C AM kits are another hit and miss story however. Would like to see what you find out here, not always fun taking a gamble, only is when you win. SS

 

[Czed]

I know what you mean Got a no name stihl ts 400 cylinder kit in looked fine except no exhaust holes were drilled.
They gave me 75 percent back instead of returning it.
Tapped it myself works fine 8.00 i think.

 

[T.Roller]

The one I got for my 2100 didn't look bad. Had to clean the windows out a bit.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

The Golf crap I've seen wasn't worth the space it occupied.

 

[Crzybowhntr]

Ripley twenty miles north of charleston.
We used a bunch rebuilding dirtbikes years ago some people hate them but they've been in business a long time.

I`m about 1.5 hours north of you. I lease a farm in Glenville, too. Maybe one day you, Dall, and I can meet up down there this summer.