The inside of an engine is a fickle ecosystem where every component directly affects another. Rod length, crankshaft stroke, and piston compression height are three variables that are key to choosing the perfect rotating assembly. Here's a deep dive..
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In high-end racing applications, the perfect piston is often one that can take the abuse. Hard anodizing is one way to take a forged piston to the next level in terms of ultimate strength and durability.
April 27, 2018 | By John Baechtel
Forged pistons are fashioned from pre-shaped forging blanks. Billet pistons are fully-machined from solid stock. Which is better?
April 18, 2018 | By John Baechtel
When it comes to Diesel engines, forged steel pistons are the next frontier in performance, and Diamond is leading the way. Take a look at the most innovative Diesel racing pistons on the market.
March 14, 2018 | By John Baechtel
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The Life of a Top Fuel Piston: as Told by Antron Brown's Co-Crew Chief, Brad Mason
Top Fuel Pistons drew the short straw for tough jobs. These slugs have to survive in the single most inhospitable environment in the automotive sphere! Top Fuel Crew Chief Brad Mason gives the inside scoop on just what a piston has to go through and..
March 6, 2018 | By Brandan Gillogly
Undercrown milling is a specialized feature that can maximize both strength and weight. Here's a breakdown on how it works.
March 2, 2018 | By John Baechtel
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Induction Performance’s 8-Second Nissan GT-R Is A Brutally Quick Show Stopper
February 20, 2018 | By Bradley Iger
,NEW PRODUCTS ,ENGINE TECH ,Tech
Introducing Diamond's New, Forged-Aluminum Pistons for Duramax and PowerStroke Diesel Engines
Diamond's new line of forged diesel pistons for Duramax and Power Stroke applications are designed for big boost and stump-pulling power.
February 13, 2018 | By John Baechtel
,FORD ,CHEVY ,TUNING TECH ,ENGINE TECH ,Tech
How Diesel Engines Work: Explaining the Function of Compression Ignition Engines
Diesel Engines are the workhorses of industry and performance alike. But to truly appreciate them, it's important to understand how they work.
January 11, 2018 | By John Baechtel
When it comes to domestic competition engines, it's hard to best the venerable Chevy Small-block in terms of practicality, affordability, and capability.
November 21, 2017 | By Bradley Iger