Wiseco Pistons

tigmaster · 03-25-2007, 10:58 AM

So what does everyone think of Wiseco Performance Pistons? I have heard mixed stories and was just wondering what everyone thought about them. I personally have had no trouble with Wiseco Pistons, but many have had trouble with them. Some of the trouble originates from the extra short skirt length of the piston.(The two parts that extend down from the head of the piston) Any way I think they are a great piston if you are looking for a high performance piston replacement. Their frictionless coating also makes for one sweet piston. Wiseco also makes it easy to gain even more horsepower with their high compression pistons. What do all of you think of Wiseco and their pistons? What do you think of Wiseco's other products such as their clutch baskets?

JThompson · 03-25-2007, 10:42 PM

I have read not many bad things about there clutch bastkets. Many say they last a long time. Most would recomend over some of your other options.

tigmaster · 03-26-2007, 05:46 AM

well i definately need a new clutch basket soon. i got away with sanding the fingers down once because i didn't have the money, but i dont think i will be able to get away with that again. i guess that mean im going to have to buy a basket soon.

tigmaster · 05-11-2007, 11:14 PM

well, i heard too many stories about problems with wiseco pistons so i went with a JE high compression piston. it definately is a much higher quality product than wiseco pistons. je pistons are machined and turned from a solid piece of aluminum instead of being cast. you can see machine marks all throughout the piston unlike the wiseco. knowing that each piston was machined from a block of aluminum tells me that i should trust it a lot more than a cast piston. plus i only paid $150.

tigmaster · 05-29-2007, 11:25 AM

so apparently after chatting with a top engine builder it has been discovered that JE is Wiseco. i dont know if they have the same plans or if they are the same company. all i know is that they are the same. i thought JE was a super devoted to pistons company so i guess i will trust wiseco for pistons also.

JThompson · 05-30-2007, 12:28 AM

sounds a little monopoly like...

tigmaster · 05-30-2007, 09:52 AM

ya, just a bit. its alright to me though because i knew je made good pistons so now i kno wiseco is good also, so which ever is cheaper will be going in my bike. however there is still a feeling there that i should stick with je.

wr250f95 · 06-03-2007, 10:54 PM

for clutches go with hinsion

tigmaster · 06-04-2007, 05:48 AM

i bought a vortex basket and i was super satisfied with the quality of it. then i saw a complete hinson clutch kit on ebay for only $400, normally retails for like $1000. i was mad.

03-25-2007, 10:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,659 iTrader: (1)	Wiseco Pistons So what does everyone think of Wiseco Performance Pistons? I have heard mixed stories and was just wondering what everyone thought about them. I personally have had no trouble with Wiseco Pistons, but many have had trouble with them. Some of the trouble originates from the extra short skirt length of the piston.(The two parts that extend down from the head of the piston) Any way I think they are a great piston if you are looking for a high performance piston replacement. Their frictionless coating also makes for one sweet piston. Wiseco also makes it easy to gain even more horsepower with their high compression pistons. What do all of you think of Wiseco and their pistons? What do you think of Wiseco's other products such as their clutch baskets? __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

03-25-2007, 10:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
JThompson Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bellingham WA Posts: 5,163 iTrader: (6)	I have read not many bad things about there clutch bastkets. Many say they last a long time. Most would recomend over some of your other options. __________________ Tired of ads? Become a member for an almost ad free site! Also we give away monthly prizes just for posting! Register today! Looking for places to ride! Want to review a riding area? Check them out! PRE-ORDER MOTOTIPS Stickers now. Help keep mototips running! Get your order in today! Buy NOW! Special Discounts for members only! Check out our new discount forum for retailers offering to help you save money! Mototips Discounts

03-26-2007, 05:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,659 iTrader: (1)	well i definately need a new clutch basket soon. i got away with sanding the fingers down once because i didn't have the money, but i dont think i will be able to get away with that again. i guess that mean im going to have to buy a basket soon. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

05-11-2007, 11:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,659 iTrader: (1)	well, i heard too many stories about problems with wiseco pistons so i went with a JE high compression piston. it definately is a much higher quality product than wiseco pistons. je pistons are machined and turned from a solid piece of aluminum instead of being cast. you can see machine marks all throughout the piston unlike the wiseco. knowing that each piston was machined from a block of aluminum tells me that i should trust it a lot more than a cast piston. plus i only paid $150. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

05-29-2007, 11:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,659 iTrader: (1)	so apparently after chatting with a top engine builder it has been discovered that JE is Wiseco. i dont know if they have the same plans or if they are the same company. all i know is that they are the same. i thought JE was a super devoted to pistons company so i guess i will trust wiseco for pistons also. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

05-30-2007, 12:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
JThompson Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bellingham WA Posts: 5,163 iTrader: (6)	sounds a little monopoly like... __________________ Tired of ads? Become a member for an almost ad free site! Also we give away monthly prizes just for posting! Register today! Looking for places to ride! Want to review a riding area? Check them out! PRE-ORDER MOTOTIPS Stickers now. Help keep mototips running! Get your order in today! Buy NOW! Special Discounts for members only! Check out our new discount forum for retailers offering to help you save money! Mototips Discounts

05-30-2007, 09:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,659 iTrader: (1)	ya, just a bit. its alright to me though because i knew je made good pistons so now i kno wiseco is good also, so which ever is cheaper will be going in my bike. however there is still a feeling there that i should stick with je. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

06-03-2007, 10:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
wr250f95 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 8,467 iTrader: (1)	for clutches go with hinsion __________________ "LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!" this, is why I ride.

06-04-2007, 05:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,659 iTrader: (1)	i bought a vortex basket and i was super satisfied with the quality of it. then i saw a complete hinson clutch kit on ebay for only $400, normally retails for like $1000. i was mad. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

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