JE Pistons Expands Ford Modular Product Offerings
JE Pistons, a leader in high-performance forged and billet racing pistons, has redesigned and expanded its product offering for the Ford Modular 4.6L and 5.4L engines along with releasing new part numbers for the Ford Modular Coyote 5.0L. These new JE Pistons utilize a dedicated 2618 alloy Forged Side Relief (FSR) forging that was specifically designed for high horsepower modular engines.
Wiseco Ford Coyote 5.0L Mustang Pistons
Wiseco’s offering is available in compression ratios from 9.5 – 11.1 and includes ArmorGlide skirt coating to minimize friction and maximize horsepower. Pistons include a gas nitrided ring set with Napier second ring for supercharged and turbo applications.
Wiseco Diesel Pistons
Wiseco, a high-performance piston maker established in 1941, is launching a new range of diesel pistons for Dodge Cummins, GM Duramax and Ford Power Stroke engines.
The Demands on Diesel Pistons and Sleeves
The pistons are some of the hardest working components inside a diesel engine. Diesel engines are high compression, high heat engines that demand a lot from their pistons. Compression ratios are typically in the 16:1 to 20:1 range, which improves thermal efficiency and fuel economy, but also creates more pressure. Cylinder pressures in many production
UEM Pistons Launches New Website
United Engine and Machines’s (UEM) new website makes piston selection fast, simple and economical. As the largest piston manufacturer in North America, UEM is proud to announce the launch of its new website. UEM produces cast and forged pistons in variety of forged and cast aluminum alloys that meet and exceed the requirements of today’s high
Diamond Racing Pistons Power Stroke Pistons
Diamond Racing Pistons has announced new, sturdy 2618 billet aluminum pistons that replace the original equipment aluminum castings for Ford Power Stroke V8 6.0 and 7.3L turbocharged diesel engines. The pistons receive the protection of a Double Diamond coat that adds longevity, reduces friction and decreases wear. Shelf-stock part numbers are available in all common
Diamond Competition Series Pistons
Diamond has announced a line of pistons for the highly popular big-block Chevrolet Sportsman racing engines. Known as their Competition Series, they are suitable for most 24- or 26-degree valve angle big-block cylinder heads. As expected, they cater to race engines in several favored classes, including Top Dragster, Top Sportsman and ET Bracket. The Competition
Destroking or Decompressing Pistons
The clearance inside the combustion chamber is reduced when the engine block surface or cylinder head surface has been resurfaced. The reduced combustion chamber clearance may allow the valves to come in contact with the head of the piston, resulting in an engine failure. The using of destroked pistons eliminates this possibility. Also in engines
Matching Pistons And Rings
Whether you are rebuilding a high-mileage engine or building a fresh engine from scratch, matching the pistons and rings to each other and the application is essential for a successful outcome. Rings are a wear component that are usually replaced during a rebuild. The pistons may be reused if they are not damaged, cracked or
Dry Run Friction Marks on Pistons Due To Fuel Flooding
Typical Damage Appearance Scoring is typically on one side of the piston (see piston on right in photo), and good skirt on other side (see piston on left in photo). An originally good skirt bearing panel has narrow, clearly limited longitudinal friction marks superimposed. The ring zone is usually undamaged. Assessment Unburned fuel which has
JE Pistons Relocates Manufacturing To Ohio
JE Pistons has announced that it is relocating its advanced manufacturing center to Mentor, Ohio.? "After successfully meeting our goal of launching Midwest piston production in the second quarter of 2012, our team continued to evaluatethe major needs of our customers," said Bob Hange, president of Performance Motorsports Inc. (PMi), the parent company of JE
JE Pistons Announces New Manufacturing Capabilities In The Midwest
JE Pistons’ new Midwest manufacturing facility will allow the company to offer reduced delivery lead-times and lower shipping costs for many customers. The company said the new facility will be operational in the second quarter of 2012. “JE Pistons is a responsive company that makes it a priority to take care of its customer
Racing Rotating Assemblies: Cranks, Rods and Pistons
Building a performance engine requires assembling the optimum mix of rotating components that are compatible with the block and heads, properly matched with each other, and balanced to precise tolerances. The easiest way to get the right combination of parts is to buy a complete rotating assembly from a supplier who offers such kits. Most
Icon Pistons Announces New IMCA?Awards For Winning, Engine Claims
IMCA drivers in the division accepting the most engine claims or exchanges receive product certificates in increments of $400, $300, $200, $150 and $100. Champions in each of the five regions for IMCA Modifieds receive a set of pistons from the Carson City, Nev., manufacturer. National champions for both the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and
JE Pistons Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Quality Certification
By achieving ISO 9001:2008 certification, JE has again demonstrated itscommitment to quality for the design, manufacture and distribution ofpistons to global markets. This effort accompanies a large investmentin new CNC machinery and equipment in 2010, an effort that has furtherseparated JE Pistons from the competition. "We have always had a strong focus on quality at
Uncovering the Causes of Burned or Scuffed Pistons
Question: My engine burned a piston. What does that mean and why did it happen? Answer:It means the piston failed due to excessive heat in the combustionchamber. A burned piston will typically have a melted appearance, or ahole burned completely through the top of the piston. Aluminum can onlywithstand so much heat, and when it
Combustion Chamber Mold Making Process For Custom Pistons
The following molds are examples of chamber molds NOT accepted by JE Pistons. Different resin based materials are available, but be careful as they may readily bond with metal surfaces and can be difficult to separate once cured. There are two common
Race Engine Pistons and Rings
Cubic inches is the name of the game today. The performance piston market is being driven by bigger bore blocks and stroker crankshafts. A few years ago, a 540 cubic inch motor was a monster motor. Nowadays, some professional drag racers are running engines as large as 850 cubic inches, and 600-plus cubic inch big
MAHLE and India Pistons Sign Agreement for Joint Venture
MAHLE GmbH and India Pistons Ltd. have signed an agreement to form a joint venture for the manufacture of pistons for new engine applications. The joint venture will primarily focus on the production of pistons for gasoline and diesel engines for the fast growing Indian market requiring compliance with future emission regulations, such as Euro
Diesel Pistons
The diesel engine market has been rapidly changing in recent years. Higher fuel prices and changes in emission regulations have brought about a whole new generation of clean diesel engines in both the light and heavy-duty truck markets. According to the Diesel Technology Forum (www.dieselforum.org), particulate emissions from new on-highway diesel engines have been reduced