JE Custom Forged Pistons | NOT IMPRESSED - 7 Months Later and STILL NO PISTONS | FED UP...
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- JE Custom Forged Pistons | NOT IMPRESSED - 7 Months Later and STILL NO PISTONS | FED UP...
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After about 3 months or the 2nd run-around is when you charge-back your purchase and find a real genuine shop to make you a set.
True. I was giving them the benefit of the doubt, but you're absolutely right.
This guy needs more subs. His zruze content us very entertaining.
Thanks bro! I appreciate it.
I just started to watch this turbo cruze project i am now sad that the last video was about not getting pistons you have gained a new sub because i now have to see this hit the streets i love how this all started out with ebay mods and every time you upgrade its better and better love the content and me being pro pipe welder and seeing your welds you can weld just keep at it and get a bigger cup size like a #12 and a gas screen kit for your torch and turn your gas up to about 40 psi
Welcome aboard!!! LOL, tell me about it. Had the first setup worked well, which it did minus me overlooking a proper PCV setup, I might have kept driving that setup around. Who am I kidding!? Boost is definitely addictive. This has been a fun project and just need to get those pistons in, or source them to someone else. Then it's game on. So much more content to come once that's ironed out.
Thanks so much for the tip! I actually bought a #12 cup, and I'll be sure to try 40psi. I haven't really shown anymore progress on that, well, because I'm at a stand still with getting pistons in. I'll post another update soon. Thanks again!
I absolutely found a gold mine of a channel. just binged this entire series in one go, and can’t wait for more. your time is coming bro!!
Thanks!!! I really appreciate it.
binging this entire series. 6 months is way too long to wait.
Tell me about it! They're finally in. Just have to find time to run to the machine shop to pick everything up.
@@cmattdabrat you have the patience of a saint
Go Wiseco now my man you will not be disappointed.
Calling today!
They both do the same shit.
@@digital0785 Not surprising.
Wiseco every piston does the same thing some are just better at not mushrooming or swelling in the bore or actually handling more than a 75 shot of nitrous without melting holes in them.
JE owns Wiseco...
Screw J&E, I ordered some rods for my vq35 from Maxpeeding rods and they are great both in quality and customer service. Plus they are cheaper than everyone. They really are a great company 10 out of 10 would recommend.
The connecting rods and turbos are from them. Love their stuff. They actually want to sponsor the channel. If only they made pistons for my build.
This is some BS. 7 months, still waiting...
feel your pain. took 6 months for my custom intake manifold on my own car im building.
@@az_3kgt714 Damn, it's definitely a patience game.
I working on my 2020 Camry 2.5l and like you said parts is like non-existant and LOOOOOONNNNGGG Orders from Japan! Good stuff and keep Fabbing Bro! OORAH
Tell me about it! Let me know how the camry comes out!
Overnight shipping from Japan bro
@@YoBoyNero if only they had what I needed lol
Weisco is great.. I have je pistons in my built 340 race engine and love them but I'd never wait that long ever !
Great to hear they both make great products. They said they'll be finished this weekend, so we shall see. If not, got to move on. Been way too long.
I would of went with a different piston months ago. Enjoying the videos tho
Tell me about it!
I wait with you for that pistons! Good luck
Thanks! I appreciate it.
So JE instills confidence in their ability to produce a piston or 4 of them that are good. Prayer helps.
Tell me about it.
Honestly I would of put it back together with stock piston on 5psi just to have the car running. U can piston swap this motor in under 7hrs it's so easy.
Wiseco and JE are made in the same factory in mentor, oh. Probably wouldn’t be any quicker unless it’s a shelf item
This is true. Next project will definitely be something that has off the shelf parts. :)
Yes pull the order.
Thanks Don!
I feel your pain, I once got screwed over by a company that sent my mechanic the wrong carb 3 times in a row, then the garage where my car was at charged me like $1000 a month storage fees retroactive...
Holy crap, that's messed up. I get Corona slowed things done, or paused things, but when I've called and they've given me 3 different dates... common! My can regrinds took 3 months... no problem, but they were on top of keeping me up to date.
@@cmattdabratEverything is completely bonked since like March of 2020... nothing seems to go smooth!
You must be going crazy, I sold two cars so I could get a turbo project car again. Just got back from a drive, think my valve seals are leaking. Think I'm high from breathing the burning oil fumes!
I would think there would be some off the shelf pistons available from the UK where 4cyl and turbos are more popular. Just throw a salvage yard short-block in to continue and them, if you still don't have pistons, see how high it goes before blowing.
The price goes up quiet a bit outsourcing across the pond. JE just needs to finish the job, TBH. If I had more free time on my hands and money, that would be viable, but I'm more keen on doing things once.
Wiseco is the way to go they always have stock i can get pistons all day long for my 89 mk3 supra
If they can crank out some custom forged pistons, may have to go that route.
@@cmattdabrat they can
Je and weisco are owned by the same company and both have made epic trash. Weisco does the same shit. And they make their forgings in the us. My buddy used to work for je/ weisco on 3rd shift forging
Can you not do some chassis upgrades? Coilovers? Pu bushes, you will need them to put the power to the ground.
Not a bad idea.
Have you considered switching companies? Maybe go Diamond Pistons instead? Best of luck.
Definitely. They've definitely treated me like small potatoes. Just goes to show how they treat their customers.
First off awesome content in your channel !!! I’d pull that order and go with Wisco pistons
Thanks! They said they'll be finished by the end of this weekend. We'll see.
@@cmattdabrat I got my fingers crossed they do have them done
@@Onebad400SS_BSS Thanks. I've been waiting so long. The car was only supposed to be down for a month tops.
Wisecos do have better PTW clearance numbers man, i went Wiseco and wasn't disappointed lol
Awesome. Good to know!
My man I’m in the same boat with you. Ordered an engine, and YRC has been sitting on my shipment for 3 months already. Every time I’ve reached out it’s always some excuse. It’s the worst experience I’ve ever had and much like you want your pistons, I just want my engine. The frustration is real.
It’s definitely real. That sucks they’re doing you the same way. The least they could do is keep us in the loop and return calls. When I placed the order, they could’ve at least said, hey, we’re behind and it may take 3-6 months rather than just taking my money and constantly putting us off.
Yea man, absolutely unacceptable. Get your money back and invest it into a set of wisecos. Maybe do a little research on vitara pistons as well. Think you will like what ya find, and would probably be perfect for this build. Def subscribing, and looking forward to see this thing hit the streets. I actually own a boosted 2.0 ecotec, so def excited to see how ya make out man🤙
Thanks! I agree. Definitely looking into my options. Lots more to come on this build as soon as I get the pistons situated.
I'd pull the order n go wiseco
Sounds like that the consensus. They said they'll be ready by this weekend. This is the last chance I'm giving them.
Can you get a cheap used wrecker engine to toss in while your waiting? Would help for setting up the new turbo! Maybe see how far the stock internals will get you?
That's not a bad idea. I'll have to take a look around the boneyards to see what's available. I know they came in Cruzes, Sonics, and Orlandos. Plenty of pick n pull yards around Houston. I can get one for $250.
What's a better brand piston set to put in I'm looking at summit racing I know nothing bout what u used and I wanna go with better quality
JE and Wisco are the same company, from my understanding and as far a forged pistons, they're some of the best, but there are other brands out there that are just as good. I've used cast and hypereutectic pistons from summit before and they have worked well. Just depends on what the engine and the application is.
@@cmattdabrat dude your awesome I've probably bothered you alot with comments and questions but I appreciate everything it's my first engine rebuild trying make sure I do it right and you've helped out alot I can actually follow your videos and feel comfortable doing it
Like your channel bro
Thank you! I appreciate it.
Thank Covid for that, they were short staffed to be damned and the shop is still 2 months behind. And Wiseco was/is in the same boat.
You're right about that. I did order another set recently and it took about 8 weeks, which was much better.
They really taking forever
If I hadn't bee prodding so much, they might have take a year. The car was only supposed to be down no loner than a month.
Doesn't ZZP carry forged pistons for your platform. I know they do for the 3800
They don't unfortunately, so I had to do a custom one offs.
@@cmattdabrat Gotcha. I have a buddy that uses their diamond forged and he likes them
@Yeah Right no doubt. ZZP really only caters to 3800 but it's still overpriced
i got the same clock!
LOL! I think we got it from the At Home store.
Get a refund and use ANOTHER company common sense bra!!!! WTF we are talking a couple hundred dollars I'll buy it pistons and I'm fkin poor
Try closer to a grand.
I had good luck with Ross
If they don't get them out this coming week, moving on. Thanks for the feedback!
JE Pistons is the 1 dislike on this video.
Bingo!
Mahle pistons in my boosted b16 why didn't u talk to honda guys and cobolt ss guys before doing this bra u gotta reach out yea ur smart but ur wasting time and money doing it urself bra I don't get it
Thanks for the reply! I'm shooting for a hp goal, which is the reason for the larger turbo. Ideally a GT30 might be better suited, but I'm playing with uncharted territory here. Honda's, people know, Nissan's, etc. We'll see how it goes and this is all for fun, and to learn a little something.
Tell me where to send it bra I may buy u pistons too and like I said I'm poor poor and I can god damn afford it fk
I appreciate that! They finally got them taken care of and are in the engine. Thanks for looking out!
And If u want to top mount a turbo and ur worried about the size BRA get a smaller turbo like a T 25 off a rb25 or a tiny turbo off a suzuki awd KEI van bra your NOT GOING FOR EVEN 10 LBS OF BOOST YOU DONT NEED A GARRETT GTX 35R OR A HOLSET HX SERIES WHAT THE FK
Going for top end power. A 25 isn't going to cover it. Going for 25psi+.
If you want a set of pistons made right and a normal timeframe. Cp or traum but laud stay away from race winning brands
I'll have to look into them.
No your not , go somewhere else 😉
I will buy you a stock rb25 turbo truly that's a stock turbo off a skyline if u didn't know fk
Nah, thanks though. BTW, if you want to hangout around here. A more positive attitude will get you a lot further. I know a lot more than you think. You've been warned before being blocked. I'm trying to create a positive community here. If you don't want to contribute positively, then you will be block. Have a nice day.
Bullshit. Go with another company the way you did with Crower and the camshafts
Called Friday. They said they would be finished by the end of the weekend. We shall see. If they're not. Moving on and getting a refund. Been too long.