In order to avoid re-plating your cylinders, you need to precisely measure them with a 0.0001" resolution bore gauge and then have your JE or CP pistons made to the appropriate diameter. My recollection is the desired clearance for JE is 0.0015" and 0.0020" for CP. CP clearance is provided on their spec sheet, which I have

Note that chris_seven passed away in case you were hoping for a response from him. Incredibly knowledgeable and helpful guy. He will be missed........ :(

So sorry to hear about chris_seven. He was a great contributor here :(

Yeah, that's sad. A couple of years ago I emailed him and asked him his opinion on a metallurgical question and he replied almost immediately with a long, thoughtful answer. Too bad.

Chris
 

Oh **** - Chris was one of the best !

I have liked him a lot and he was one of the few I have respected by knowledge and personality ...

Rest in peace !

Yours in sport,

Dirk

Chris
 

Oh no, ditto. His technical engineering expertise was a giant benefit for those of us reading on technical issues. Even better, he was willing to explain things to us. I took his silence starting a while ago as a bad omen, and it seems it was.

Its is indeed very sad to hear about Chris :(

Thank you for the insights Master KTL, i will look into it!

So sorry to hear of Chris's passing. I really valued his wealth of knowledge and concise explanations. He will be sorely missed.

Chris was a great guy..,
One of the best explainers like Grady was...
He will and is missed by MANY...
Thx for all of your help.......

Great guy on the different forums. Great knowledge.

Yes overloaded with knowledge. Sorry to hear about his passing.