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  1. 11-13-2009 05:21 PM #1
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    ---390 pistons in my 410?---

     



    Hey guys I have a true 410 that has broken piston skirts. Can I use 390 pistons? If 390 pistons will not work, were can i get some? I need all the help I could get...Thanks!!!
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  3. 12-06-2009 09:31 AM #2
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    i think trw still has forged pistons for the 410,but check with local parts store. 390 has a shorter stroke thus different pistons
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    410 is different stroke. 390 piston will hit head. summit.
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    410 pistons

     



    I have a full set of factory std 410 pistons .. make me an offer if interested
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  6. 12-19-2009 07:42 AM #5
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    Either use cast pistons or dedicated forgings.
    Both F-M and Silvolite offer a cast one that'll work, or Probe has a fairly priced forged one.
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    the low compression ford 390 truck piston has the same compression hieght as a 410
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    a 410 eng. has 390 piston.352 rods and a 428 cranck.
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