Okay I was wondering if it's fine to have JE 8.8:1 Turbo Pistons in my car without the turbo. I'm rebuilding the engine this
winter, but I want to make sure It's fine to run the car with those type of pistons. I think it shouldn't be a problem.

 

it would be fine to run it with them and no turbo

 

Okay thnx. I'm planing on getting a turbo for the car around next summer for my car.

 

i am hoping i can weezel enough money to get some je pistons and eagle rods, that way in a month or so when i put my turbo on, i can crank up the boost.....but it is gonna be kinda pricey so i might just go with wiseco pistons....but im not sure

 

Have you checked out www.modernperformance.com

They have the best prices I think.

 

i check it every once and a while....they are a good price, but thats still alot of money...you figure like 800 for the pistons and rods, then another 500 for the machine work to the block.....1300 is alot of money to come up with in one shot

 

Yeah you have a point.

 

Your car will run fine, but it will be slower with that low compression.

 

it wouldnt be too bad though if the turbo would be goin on a short time later

 

I was wrong about the compression. The compression is 9.2:1 for the SOHC engines.(Which is what I have.)