Are the pistons the same in the 30V 2.8 as in the 3.0? Or, does anyone know where to find forged internals for the 3.0 motor?

 

I don't think they would be the same - I don't know for sure but......

Also - why would you need to upgrade the internals - even a PES G3 doesn't need that. Maybe thats why you can't find any - nobody needs them

 

You're right, the PES g3 doesn't need that. But, were I to fab my own setup with a larger s/c, I'd probably need to at least reduce compression, if not get forged pistons and rods.

 

Theres more than 1 way to change engine compression.

 

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How about sell that 3.0 andbuy a 1.8T/2.0T. Youll spend a lot less time and money for equal or better gains.

 

the pistons are diff but the head is the same. i personally like turbos better so if u swap the heads and throw a couple turbos on there ur golden even without internals

 

Dang thats a good idea are you some kinda Guru or Budda? I wish everybody would just do this instead of wasting alot of money on a 2.8

 

The heads aren't even close to the same. The 3.0L engine is so different from the 2.8L its not even funny. The 3.0L engine is a PITA to work on and makes decent power the way it is. Leave it stock or get another car IMHO.