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Originally Posted by Bob Kontak
I like the idea of buying a fitted kit - that is $220 cheaper than I thought, also. Might just send them (MCS) the rods along with the crank work and have the block worked on in Akron.
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Are you saying I can get a set of "oversize" pistons and rings for $110 and have the bores opened for $100-ish?
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Yes. But you may not need oversize. Your machine shop will measure it and let you know. Personally, I would have it bored ~0.020" (0.50mm) based on the exact dimesions (not specs) of the new pistons. Your machine shop will fit them and bore/hone accordingly. Going 20 over guarantees that everything is square and straight.
Since this is an older car with higher miles and not a race car or 911, I'd just do the Evergreen pistons (Chinese) that are proliferating on eBay. My engine parts wholesaler has been carrying them now for a couple years and my machine shop has good things to say about them.
They're $71 with rings (incl shipping) on eBay.
Pistons with Rings Chevy Toyota 1.8 1ZZFE DOHC 16-Valve | eBay
I'm not sure how "good" the rings are, but I'm sure they'll work