Stock Pistons: SR20DE vs SR20DET

[tacoboy]

Hey guys - I need to pick your brain.

I have the option of re-assembling my sr20 with the stock 8.5:1 pistons with new rings, or tossing in a set of 9.5:1 SR20DE pistons with new rings from a FWD sr20 I have in the shop. Are they made of different alloys? Any differences other then having to notch them for the oil squirters?

I really like the idea of a faster spool, and more "get up and go" of the higher compression number.

Thoughts?

[HYPNOTIK]

The NA pistons are only 9:1. They are also weaker and you'll have to notch them out for the oil squirters like you mentioned.

[jdm213]

the sr20de pistons are really not meant for turbo applications thats why they made det different ???

[rubhamusan]

The sr20de ring lan grooves are not as thick and the rings are thinner than det's by a goodbit