{"product_id":"manley-ford-4-6l-modular-v8-3-552in-bore-1-220in-ch-18-00-cc-piston-set","title":"Manley Ford 4.6L Modular V8 3.552in Bore 1.220in CH -18.00 CC Piston Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e494200-8\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 807298026602\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManley Ford 4.6L Modular V8 3.552in Bore 1.220in CH -18.00 CC Piston Set for 1996-2004 Mustang GT and Cobra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManley forged pistons upgrade 4.6L Modular V8 engines in 1996-2004 Ford Mustang GT and select Cobra models. This 8-piston set features a 3.552-inch bore 1.220-inch compression height and -18cc dish volume for reliable power in high-performance builds. Domestic forgings and precision machining support boosted or stroked applications with ring seal that holds up under pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2618 Alloy Forgings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domestic 2618 alloy forgings deliver strength for demanding performance conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChrome Moly Wrist Pins:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium Chrome Moly wrist pins provide durability in standard series pistons with upgrade options to 9310 and Turbo Tuff\/DLC alloys on select parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExact Ring Lands and Grooves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strict standards for ring lands and grooves improve seal and power output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCam and Barrel Profiles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cam and skirt profiles produce power gains while reducing cylinder wall stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Fixturing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-operation skirt turning and ring groove machining ensures ring groove to skirt squareness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires ring gapping honing and piston balancing to engine specifications before installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with moly rings and verify piston-to-wall clearance for your bore size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoxed set ships ready for professional engine builders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional installation recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses 6.200in connecting rods with this 1.220in compression height in standard deck height blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with stock or aftermarket rods confirm pin diameter and small end bushing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eThis Part Fits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSubmodel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1996-2004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMustang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1999\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMustang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSVT Cobra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMustang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSVT Cobra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Choose Manley?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecades of engineering high-performance engine parts for Ford Modular engines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2618 alloy withstands high boost and nitrous applications in racing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision machining from dedicated fixturing for consistent tolerances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do these pistons fit 1996-2004 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L engines?\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes these fit 1996-2004 Mustang GT 4.6L 2V Modular engines with 3.552in bore sizing for stock or built blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e What material and wrist pin type are used?\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from domestic 2618 alloy forgings with standard Chrome Moly wrist pins and upgrade paths to 9310 or DLC-coated options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e What warranty coverage applies?\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manley offers limited warranty on manufacturing defects when installed by certified builders with proper preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping \u0026amp; 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