United Engine & Machine Introduces New UEM Pistons Branding
United Engine & Machine Company, the Carson City, Nevada-based manufacturer of high performance pistons for automotive, industrial and motorcycle applications, has just introduced a new corporate logo.
UEM Pistons KB Super-Duty Piston Series for Harley-Davidson Twin Cam
United Engine & Machine’s new KB Super Duty piston series for Harley Twin Cams features Line2Line Abradable Coating as standard on every piston in the new line.
Race Winning Brands Acquires Diamond Pistons and Trend Performance
Race Winning Brands, Inc., a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC has acquired Diamond Pistons of Clinton, MI and Trend Performance of Warren, MI. The transaction was announced April 4.
IPD Friction Welded Pistons for Caterpillar C27 Engines
IPD has announced the availability of the latest friction welded design pistons for Caterpillar C27 engine applications. IPD Steel friction welded pistons for C27 are the most up-to-date design and are superior to older 1-piece versions.
Pistons and Rings – The Technical Price for Horsepower
Pistons and piston rings have been a hot topic of discussion among engine builders. At some point in our past, it seems as though there have been some piston shape and design changes along with some applied thermal and friction coatings – the same can also be said for piston rings. Piston rings seem to have become smaller with different shapes, finishes and coatings.
10 Things You Might Not Know (But Should) About Pistons and Rings
We asked various aftermarket piston and ring suppliers what type of questions commonly arise when a customer is buying a set of pistons or rings for an engine.
Ross Racing Pistons Custom Duramax Forged Piston Line
Built from high strength 2618-T61, Ross Pistons has an extensive line of custom, Chevy Duramax forged pistons for 16:5:1 and lower compression ratios.
Pistons and Rings – The Technical Price for Horsepower
One of the most overlooked components of the internal combustion engine is the piston ring. It is, by scale, one of the hardest working components in the engine. And when you are building an engine, before choosing your piston rings you have to determine your application.
A Better Way to Install Rods on Pistons
Installing spiral locks into a performance piston can be a pain. This tool can make your life a lot easier when it comes to building performance engines.
Diamond Racing’s Power Stroke Pistons
Diamond Racing Pistons’ sturdy 2618 billet aluminum pistons replace the OE aluminum castings for Ford Power Stroke V8 6.0L and 7.3L turbocharged diesel engines.
High Performance Diesel Crankshafts, Connecting Rods & Pistons
Most stock Cummins, Duramax and Power Stroke engines can safely handle cranking up the turbo boost to produce 500 to 600 or more horsepower. But once you get to get up around 700 to 800 horsepower in an otherwise stock motor, things start to break and upgrades will be necessary.
CP-Carrillo High-Performance X-Style Pistons for Power Adder Engines
CP-Carrillo is introducing a new X-Style series of pistons for power-adder engines. These pistons include several advanced features including the ability to run narrower rods and shorter pins, often resulting in reduced weight for most applications.
New Engines Force New Pistons
As engines get smaller, motorists expect the same performance as a larger V6 or V8 but with the fuel economy of a four cylinder. Turbocharging makes little engines breathe big, but it also increases the load and temperature the pistons have to endure. This, in turn, requires pistons made of alloys that can withstand higher temperatures and combustion pressures. Yesterday’s castings won’t cut it for these kinds of applications.
