Cast and Forged Performance Pistons
If we consider the extreme environment of combustion pressures and high temperatures that regular cast replacement pistons operate in, it’s quickly apparent that when these values are increased it necessitates using a much more efficient component able to withstand these elevated levels.
Heavy-Duty Pistons
For heavy-duty applications, the answer for today’s diesel engine is the use of steel pistons. Steel pistons have been used for quite some time but they face a whole new set of challenges.
CP-Carrillo Acquires Arias Pistons Brand
CP-Carrillo, Inc. and Arias Industries recently announced that CP-Carrillo will acquire the Arias Pistons brand name and trademark, and relocate its piston production to CP-Carrillo’s main manufacturing facility in Irvine, CA.
MAHLE Motorsports Sprint Car 360ci Box-In-Box Pistons
MAHLE Motorsports now offers a Box-In-Box piston for the Sprint Car 360 series. The new 360ci Box-In-Box is similar in features to the company’s 410ci Box-In-Box. Both offer strength and durability for high output engines in a lightweight forged design that uses considerably less mass.
Manley Expands Selection of Big Block Chevy Rotating Assemblies
Manley Performance, an engine components manufacturer based in N.J., has expanded their line of big block chevy assemblies, with a total of now 23 different BBC assemblies in various bore sizes and crank strokes.
Manley Rod/Piston Combination for Ford 2.3L EcoBoost Engines
Manley Performance has introduced special forged aluminum pistons and forged steel connecting rods for the popular Ford 2.3L EcoBoost engine found in 2015-present Mustangs and the Ford Focus RS.
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.
Wiseco Pro Tru Street Piston Line
Wiseco’s Pro Tru Street piston line uses a near-net-shape forging process. In this approach, a forging die produces a shape that is very close to the piston’s complex final shape.
NPR of America Appoints Pim van den Bergh Manager, Business Development
NPR of America has announced that Pim van den Bergh has joined the firm to further develop its growing market share in piston rings, pistons and cylinder liners.
