Which is the better alternative old school NOS Mahle, Or the new Mahle motor sport nickasil 2.2s??
Which is the better alternative old school NOS Mahle, Or the new Mahle motor sport nickasil 2.2s??
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Cliff,
Hard to beat original Mahle's. Easy 100k miles before noticeable wear.
Haven't seen many miles yet on new version but they certainly are pretty.
Same price? I would go with tried and true.
Im pretty sure the new ones are made in China like everything else it seems. I have an nos German set, if interested PM me.
Here's a question on this for the experts... Man, I might have ask this before....
I have heard (and seen one set) that all new Mahle (vintage as well) piston sets come now with the newer/later spec thinner 'slipper type' rings... Like 1mm+ thick instead of the period 2mm+ size. When I did my 2.7 rebuild back in '03 Andial was still selling the old wider/thicker ring piston sets.... even on the 9.5 and 10.5 - 90mm RS performance sets.
Is this true? ... Do all new Mahle sets now come with the thinner rings... ?
If it's true, then that would be a difference for the original poster.... not much granted, but different.
I hear the clearances are set the same, with possibly less friction with the thinner/newer set....
Thanks,
Chuck
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Mahle sets are not made in China at this time ; Mahle reps will come unglued with this accusation . Original Nickasils certainly seemed to wear better than original birals ; but I know there are people with more experience than me about this .