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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 10:27 PM
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Mahle pistons

i have purchased 6 oem pistons from cummins they are Mahle, does anyone know if these are better than what was in my truck when it was originally built. when did cummins start using mahle brand. these are just oem replacements std bore. thanks
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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by DIESELWRKS
i have purchased 6 oem pistons from cummins they are Mahle, does anyone know if these are better than what was in my truck when it was originally built. when did cummins start using mahle brand. these are just oem replacements std bore. thanks
my opinion is they are the best!
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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 10:33 PM
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Mahle has been making the original pistons for years.
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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Kennys
Mahle has been making the original pistons for years.
intresting to know thanks but I'm assuming the oem's that were put in there from factory were not though. anyone know if there is anything that is better with mahle than what was originally used. ? just wondering.
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