08-07-2012, 08:31 PM 
	
	
	
		Can anyone recommend how much to skim the pistons by?
	
	
	
	
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		08-07-2012, 08:31 PM 
	
	 
		Can anyone recommend how much to skim the pistons by?
	 
		
		
		08-07-2012, 08:34 PM 
	
	 
		0.5mm
	 
		
		
		08-07-2012, 08:36 PM 
	
	 
		Hdi rods and Td04 turbo, just wanting to run a fairly low compression
	 
		
		
		08-07-2012, 09:21 PM 
	
	 
		Meh wouldnt take anymore than 0.5 off a stock motor if you still want to be able to drive it day to day and start it in the winter... Tbh as ive said before, if I was doing it again, id leave the compression totally stock, I dont wreckon my old 213hp hdi rodded engine would have let go if i didnt bend a rod from hydro'ing it.... | Dyno Power Runs & Steady State Facilities Available, Just Ask Anytime | | #DervMafia | ![[Image: sigi-2.png]](http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk226/darrenjlobb/sigi-2.png) 
		
		
		08-07-2012, 09:33 PM 
	
	 
		And the 213 was running standard compression? other thing is what do piston rings and rebuild kits cost and where do you get your head gaskets from?
	 
		
		
		08-07-2012, 09:49 PM 
	
	 
		Nah it was running a .5 decomp, but personally I think it would have held in there without it,and been much easier to drive etc.
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		09-07-2012, 09:48 AM 
	
	 (08-07-2012, 09:49 PM)darrenjlobb Wrote: Nah it was running a .5 decomp, but personally I think it would have held in there without it,and been much easier to drive etc. Just out of curiosity Darren what thickness gasket where you running with this .5 decomp  i was thinking of this but derv shop near me just said to leave as you have recommended Cheers ![[Image: J5hxCcC.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/J5hxCcC.jpg)  | 
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