robbiekb Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Does anyone outside of Mandello know what Guzzi is doing to run higher compression ? When I first saw the anouncement in MCN , i thought immediately of the Ferracci high compression pistons If it is those, be prepared for new Scura R owners talking about blowing oil through the exhaust on startup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helicopterjim R.I.P. Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 I've got about 6,000 km on my Rosso Mandello with FBF 11:1 pistons and no oil coming out anywhere at anytime! It is lots of fun to ride though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest watanabe Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 helicopterjim I also thinking about FBF piston. Let me ask some questions. 1. Is ADVANCED-TIMING needed to chnage? 2. No serious PINGING? 3. Is headwork including Valve-job needed? 4. Did you change anything but pistons? 5. How is your bike running after changing piston? thnak you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiekb Posted September 24, 2004 Author Share Posted September 24, 2004 Hey Jim, fraid to say so, but you're definitely blowing oil when cold under start up. I have the same FBF pistons and when cold they're slightly undersized. Having oil blow through the pistons like that is actually good for the engine and several popular motors do it, including my Audi TT. Maybe you just havenae noticed it because your pipes are not using the high mounts, talking to micha at MI, every FBF kit he's done has blown oil slightly when cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiekb Posted September 24, 2004 Author Share Posted September 24, 2004 helicopterjimI also thinking about FBF piston. Let me ask some questions. 1. Is ADVANCED-TIMING needed to chnage? 2. No serious PINGING? 3. Is headwork including Valve-job needed? 4. Did you change anything but pistons? 5. How is your bike running after changing piston? thnak you! 34199[/snapback] as jim would attest, the pistons just drop straight in with no additional work required other than tweaking yer Power Commander Map, my bike runs really strong with it's mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest callithrix Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 One the best mods I performed on my bike. The pistons work great and are very easy to install. Just do it you won't regret it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_roethlisberger Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Well, although not exactly the same as the FBF pistons, my Mike Rich pistons, cam, springs, and lifters(need new ones with a new cam) are on their way. So I should be able to drop them off at Moto Italiano for the case replacement sometime next week Hopefully the results are as positive as what you all have experienced with the FBF variety. al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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