RaceTec Pistons Joins the AFR, Scat and Procar by Scat Family of Companies
RaceTec Pistons was recently acquired by Taglich Private Equity, the firm that also owns AFR, Scat Crankshafts and Procar by Scat. RaceTec Pistons was founded in 2007 by Wayne Brooks, who was completing his second venture into the piston manufacturing industry and the automotive aftermarket as he was a former owner of JE Pistons. Wayne
CP-Carrillo Kawasaki Teryx KRX1000 Pistons and Rods
All piston kits include rings, wrist pins and locks, and all rods are supplied with CARR fasteners for maximum reliability and clamping force.
RaceTec Extreme Duty LS7 FSR Pistons
RaceTec’s Extreme Duty LS7 F.S.R. pistons are manufactured using 2618 material internally and externally braced boxed forgings that will accept most extreme racing applications.
JE IMCA/USRA 2-Barrel Lightweight Flat Top Pistons
JE is excited to add another part number to our circle track arsenal with this ultra-lightweight IMCA/USRA 2-barrel piston.
Wössner Pistons Strengthens U.S. Team with New Powersports Industry Specialists
As Wössner North America (N.A.) continues to increase its presence in the North American piston market, the company has chosen to add two powersports industry specialists to its U.S.-based team to help lead the way. Wössner has over 40 years of experience in the high-performance racing industry. Used and endorsed by top U.S. teams like
Danny Soliz Says – Tip on Balancing Pistons
Danny Soliz of Hill Country Performance gives you some tips and tricks about balancing your pistons and removing weight.
JE Ultra Series Sport Compact Pistons
Ultra Series pistons are engineered to handle high boost levels and nitrous oxide.
Diamond Pistons Chevy LT “2K” Piston Series
Forged from 2618 aluminum alloy, the LT2K pistons incorporate special inboard webbing to provide additional structural support for turbocharged, supercharged or nitrous oxide-boosted applications.
MAHLE Motorsport Ford 5.2L VooDoo Forged PowerPak Pistons
This forged replacement piston is available as a drop-in, ready-to-run assembly that requires no rebalancing or compression ratio change.
JE Pistons’ 20° Big Block Chevy Pistons
Forged in-house from 2618-T6 aluminum, they incorporate many special features that elevate these new 20° pistons above the norm.
Giving Old Pistons New Attitude
I find great joy in creating the pistons I make, and in the joy they bring others. I believe every piston heading to the scrap heap has a story to tell. I try to leave behind imperfections or damage when possible to help preserve the history of the piece.
Mahle to 3D Print Aluminum Pistons
The pistons were successfully tested on the engine test bench for Porsche’s 911 GT2 RS sports car.
Pistons in 2020
If you’ve got an engine, you want to make more horsepower, and these days, everybody’s got four-digit power levels in mind. Better pistons are one of the key components in being able to achieve those numbers.
MAHLE Motorsport PowerPak Pistons for BMW Engines
Available either in the factory compression ratio 12:2:1 or in a lower compression alternative – 10:1:1, the MAHLE Motorsport PowerPak features larger valve pockets to accommodate up to +1.0mm larger valves with an option for +0.5 oversize bore.
Class Concepts Announced for AMSOIL Masters of Motors Presented by JE Pistons
Due to rapidly growing support from the performance aftermarket industry, the 2020 Masters of Motors already has a current event purse totaling $60,000.
AMSOIL Masters of Motors Presented by JE Pistons Dyno Competition Set for 2020
JE Pistons and AMSOIL have joined forces to support engine builders with a new, engine-focused event. AMSOIL Masters of Motors presented by JE Pistons will be a dyno-based competition hosted at JE’s Mentor, Ohio manufacturing headquarters and will feature one of the largest purses in recent dyno competition history.
UEM Pistons Names Nick D’Agostino as Director of Product Development
In his new role, D’Agositino will be managing UEM’s diverse piston offerings and the development of both cast and forged piston applications.
JE Pistons Partners with Parts Unlimited & Drag Specialties
Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties, two of the world’s largest distributors of aftermarket accessories in the powersports industry, will be stocking JE’s full-range of off-the-shelf piston offerings.
Crowning Glory – Coatings Make Great Pistons Even Better
Piston crown coating is a surprisingly affordable way to increase engine efficiency, horsepower and durability. It’s often said the internal combustion engines, which hold a special love/hate place in our heart, are basically air pumps, and while that’s a useful mental model when considering many aspects of how they operate, it’s more accurate to say
Join PERA for a Pistons Webinar
Join PERA for a webinar on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 10:00 AM CDT to learn all about the evolution of pistons in terms of geometry, materials, and other features.
