Cast or forged pistons identity?......

[sambo]

Is it possible to tell if a set of pistons are forged by simply taking the head off a pinto? What should i look for to ID forged items?

 

Cheers,

[Vista]

I guess that depends on whether there's any identification left on the crown. Anything that's been machined for it's specific application will likely have lost that identity.

[Fiesta Steve]

Forged alloy is more shiney than cast which appears slightly dull but if they've been inside a pinto they'll probably be black

[sambo]

Cheers guy, i'l see what i can do