from searches i've seen EA81 - EA71 comparisons or mention of EA82 pistons in EA81 blocks, but not lots of solid info on the other way around....using EA81 pistons in EA82 or ER27 blocks. i'm looking at aftermarket forged EA81 pistons i'd like to use in the ER27, they have valve reliefs cut into them as well.
i could look into aftermarket EA82 pistons - but i'm fairly set on these EA81 pistons unless i see some really solid feedback on something else.
thanks,
gary gross
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