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Old 12-07-2004, 09:04 PM   #1
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Default Last year for Forged Pistons?

what is the last year ford used the forged pistons in the 302?
Is it 89?
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Old 12-07-2004, 11:50 PM   #2
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Default Re: Last year for Forged Pistons?

Don't take this as gospel, but I think 92 was the last year.
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Old 12-08-2004, 09:24 AM   #3
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I believe Heath is right, either 91 or 92 (I think 92). I know its one or the other cause I felt gipped when I found out I just missed them,

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Old 12-08-2004, 01:44 PM   #4
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Default Re: Last year for Forged Pistons?

1992. I have them in mine. 1993's were hyperteunic.
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Old 12-08-2004, 01:47 PM   #5
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Default Re: Last year for Forged Pistons?

Some of the very late 1992's also had hypers-most ahave forged though.
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Old 12-08-2004, 06:17 PM   #6
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Default Re: Last year for Forged Pistons?

well, I am looking at an 89 motor, so it must be forged for shure then.
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Old 12-10-2004, 04:06 AM   #7
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89 Definitely has forged pistons.
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Old 12-10-2004, 01:35 PM   #8
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86 was last for flat tops...I think... you should be good...
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