Does anyone know what piston this is

[chops]

I just pulled my oil pan off to change my gasket I have forged pistons the guy I bought it from said he put j e in there the markings on it have an. S and say usa any idea it was built 5 years ago

 

[chops]

piston

I don't think I explained it right the inside of the piston on the skirt side have an. S with an octagon over it and right under that it says u. S a the previous owner said there j e pistons but I don't see. Je on it

 

[chopped39]

I have had three sets of je pistons and they all had je cast right in bottom almost under wrist pin. I have a new set and je is cast into forging. Im sure some engine builders on here will chime in

 

[chops]

piston

The only prob is the I can't see past the wrist pin

 

[chopped39]

Here is a pic.

 

[chops]

piston

Can you take a pic of the inside of the skirts??

 

[chopped39]

Those are the only markings on them.

 

[chops]

pistons

Maybe 5yrs ago j e. Piston have no stampings . Idont know but am searching the internet I have not found anything to match I just want to make sure I was not jerked around!!

 

[buickgn87]

I have a set of JEs that were purchased in '98 They look just like Chops1972s pictures.

 

[m233roller]

Me too.
I have a set 7 years old and look just like the pics.

 

[chops]

pistons

The pistons have a ch stamped on them also any idea

 

[chopped39]

It wont matter pretty soon. I heard sunday that JE is filing B.k. Thats sucks if its true.

 

[jdpolzin]

I have the same pistons you are describing in my 4.1. I didnt build this motor but I'm pretty sure they are Keith Black Silvolite Hyper pistons. Hope that helps! -----Jeremy

 

[chops]

pistons

Ill take it if that's what you say there are then. So be it am done searching

 

[bison]

Ill take it if that's what you say there are then. So be it am done searching

Those are a far cry from a JE forged piston.

 

[2QUICK2B6]

Keith Black maybe fine .... but not for me .... i know where a 55 gal drum is full of them