I hope I'm not cross any lines asking this, but I've been searching over the last few months for the lowest prices on JE 8.8 pistons (the regular .020" over), and Eagle rods. This being the most popular setup for us 2GNT'ers I thought I'd find some buyers info on this stuff on the forums, but I haven't :) So I decided to make a post.

I remember seeing JE 8.8's with rings a while back for $499 new from some 420a website that I can no longer seem to find. The best I've seen recently is like $550+, and who knows what Hahn charges, I've never been able to get them to answer/return a call to me.

I appreciate any help you guys can provide, and I'm sure others will too :)

there is a guy on ebay that sells the eagle/je combo for 750.00 + rings. He is on all the time, if you dont see a listing then wait a week. He always lists them and has good feedback.

Ebay Search: 420a


Terry

Originally posted by Star Turbo Talon
there is a guy on ebay that sells the eagle/je combo for 750.00 + rings. He is on all the time, if you dont see a listing then wait a week. He always lists them and has good feedback. Ebay Search: 420a Terry

iv seen it only for the sohc neon tho.....ill keep my eyes peeled aswell

umm..same thing/parts

no the ones iv seen dont have valve releave in the top of the pistons

I just order a set of JE 8.8:1 piston/rings and eagle rods from Nopionline for $900. Recieved items within a week, with the pistons being on backorder. I know it may seem a little pricey but I've dealt with them before and was satisfied.

Must i do everything myself?
piston rod combo, this is the one i was referring to. Fit both DOHC and SOHC and they HAVE VALVE RELIEFS.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-01-NEON-420a-Turbo-eagle-RODS-JE-PISTONS-Eclipse_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33623QQitemZ8064873576QQrdZ1

OR to save a few bucks:


pistons & Rings
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JE-PISTONS-DODGE-NEON-SRT4-TURBO-ECB-ECC_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33623QQitemZ8062880725QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Rods
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/eagle-h-beam-forged-rods-420a-eclipse-neon-avenger_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33623QQitemZ8064694210QQrdZ1

Terry

I've built 2 420A's now with internals bought from Modern Performance. I am very pleased with their service so far. Prices are pretty good, not sure if they are the lowest around, but very fair. Its worth it to me, to pay a few bucks more, to know you will be taken care of when ordering important parts like that..

Dont worry Matt i will post the link...lol


http://www.modernperformance.com/dcx/95-99_engine-trans.shtml

If you look there also Donny, the low compression pistons are the same for Neon SOHC and DOHC and have valve reliefs. Only differnt when you go high compression which makes perfect sense.

Terry

i'd go for the bottom end kit they sell.. plan on buying both top/bottom from them this summer.

Bought my first bottom end from Gottude.
Bought my second set of pistons from ERT/Venolia.

Not planning on buying any more pistons for a while.

http://ajcustoms.com/

Yes, their site looks ghetto, but the guy is very helpful and gets the orders to you on time and correct.

Originally posted by thedawg
http://ajcustoms.com/ Yes, their site looks ghetto, but the guy is very helpful and gets the orders to you on time and correct.

Would you believe your old HRC kit is in the process of being installed only just now? :wary I think Dave still has your old engine is pieces in drawers in his garage. He should be putting it all together this year, imo. :P

I know concept illusions doesn't have the best track record, but they have je pistons with rings for $499 and eagle rods for $309

I love you guys, thanks for replying despite some typos I see now in my post (I was at the shop and a car pulled up so I didn't have time to check my spelling).

I already got my engine pulled, I gotta order everything now.

Originally posted by WIDECLIPSE
I know concept illusions doesn't have the best track record, but they have je pistons with rings for $499 and eagle rods for $309

Yeah, I think that's the lowest price I've seen, but I don't trust those guys. They swore to me that the 180* 4g63 thermostat they sent me for my 420a was the correct one (even showed them pictures of the massive thermostat they sent me), and wouldn't take it back.

Originally posted by Star Turbo Talon
there is a guy on ebay that sells the eagle/je combo for 750.00 + rings. He is on all the time, if you dont see a listing then wait a week. He always lists them and has good feedback. Ebay Search: 420a Terry

Awesome! I think this will be where I purchase them, it's showing up on eBay now (didn't when I looked before).

Originally posted by DR1665
Would you believe your old HRC kit is in the process of being installed only just now? :wary I think Dave still has your old engine is pieces in drawers in his garage. He should be putting it all together this year, imo. :P

Cool, it'll be good to see the DaveTouch(tm) applied to it. I didn't realize who he was when I was selling it, but it couldn't have gotten into better hands. I'll definitely bring my Talon project out there when he finishes, sounds like we'll both be finishing our kits around the same time.