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Can I use SBT pistons on a nikasil bore?
I have a 97' Tigershark Daytona 1000 with nikasil bores and was wondering if your pistons and rings are compatible with them? You guys offer steel liners for my ski and didn't know if the ring package that is included with your pistons can only be used with them (steel bores).
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Re: Can I use SBT pistons on a nikasil bore?
The pistons and rings don't care whether they are going in steel sleeves or nikisil.
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'89 Kawi 650SX 42.4 GPS
+3" stock pipe, ported ex. manifold, drilled waterbox, blueprinted pump, Ocean Pro ride plate
'99 Yama GP1200 65U 61.8 GPS
ported cylinders, matched cases, milled head, blueprinted pump, long ride plate
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light porting, massaged cases, lightened flywheel, port matched manifolds, Rossier pipe, stubby pump cone
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Re: Can I use SBT pistons on a nikasil bore?
 Originally Posted by Myself
The pistons and rings don't care whether they are going in steel sleeves or nikisil.
That is incorrect. Depending on what the rings are made out of, it does matter. As stated in the article below carbon steel rings with a harder chrome face are not compatible with nikasil bores.
https://www.jepistons.com/blog/pisto...ials-explained
04' Shorelander Double Trailer
98' Sea Doo SPX Mint
96' Sea Doo HX Mint
96' Sea Doo XP - Garage Queen
95' Sea Doo XP800
95' Sea Doo XP800 #2 - Was a project, now fully restored and providing lots of smiles.
99' Sea Doo XPL - rescue (project on hold)
97' Tigershark Daytona 1000 - Basket case turned runner
98' Tigershark TS 1000R - Current project. Needs lots of engine work.
My Jet Ski videos below.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...wmp0jqpvLFpgmZ
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PWCToday.com Is My Home Away From Home
Re: Can I use SBT pistons on a nikasil bore?
I've yet to ever see chrome faced carbon steel rings in a 2 stroke watercraft engine.......and I think I've had every make and model apart.
http://www.facebook.com/twinlakesjetskirepair
'89 Kawi 650SX 42.4 GPS
+3" stock pipe, ported ex. manifold, drilled waterbox, blueprinted pump, Ocean Pro ride plate
'99 Yama GP1200 65U 61.8 GPS
ported cylinders, matched cases, milled head, blueprinted pump, long ride plate
'96 Seadoo HX 717 53.13 GPS
light porting, massaged cases, lightened flywheel, port matched manifolds, Rossier pipe, stubby pump cone
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PWCToday Guru
Re: Can I use SBT pistons on a nikasil bore?
 Originally Posted by Myself
I've yet to ever see chrome faced carbon steel rings in a 2 stroke watercraft engine.......and I think I've had every make and model apart.
Nikasil plating is expensive and I don't want to risk damaging my new cylinders because I overlooked the rings. Chrome rings are very common in 2 strokes and word on the street is to stay away from them when using a nikasil cylinder.
04' Shorelander Double Trailer
98' Sea Doo SPX Mint
96' Sea Doo HX Mint
96' Sea Doo XP - Garage Queen
95' Sea Doo XP800
95' Sea Doo XP800 #2 - Was a project, now fully restored and providing lots of smiles.
99' Sea Doo XPL - rescue (project on hold)
97' Tigershark Daytona 1000 - Basket case turned runner
98' Tigershark TS 1000R - Current project. Needs lots of engine work.
My Jet Ski videos below.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...wmp0jqpvLFpgmZ
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