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title: Diamond Introduces 2,000HP-Capable LS Race Series Pistons. The Most Powerful Shelf-Stock Pistons Ever!
description: Diamond's LS Race Series pistons are the strongest on the market, supporting a massive 2,000 horsepower.
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# [Diamond Introduces 2,000HP-Capable LS Race Series Pistons. The Most Powerful Shelf-Stock Pistons Ever!](https://blog.diamondracing.net/diamonds-introduces-2000hp-capable-ls-race-series-pistons-the-most-powerful-shelf-stock-piston-ever)

 Written by [Evan Perkins](https://blog.diamondracing.net/author/evan-perkins) | Nov 2, 2017 3:15:29 PM

*Diamond's LS Race Series Pistons are the strongest shelf-stock pistons on the market, supporting a massive 2,000 horsepower. *

As the horsepower output of modern engines continues to spiral upwards, Diamond Pistons stands at the ready with the 2,000hp-capable LS Race Series pistons–an industry first in terms of horsepower capacity in a shelf-stock part. Having a stocking part of this capacity tremendously reduces the lead time for high-power LS street and race applications, which previously required a custom piston.

The fully strutted, forged, 2618 design features a reinforced crown and ring lands to maximize strength, 3D crown milling for exacting precison, and includes moly-coated-skirts to reduce friction. Born out of a two-year development program with a top, LS drag-race team, these pistons are ready to handle serious abuse out of the box, with no additional prep-work needed.  

 **Features**

- Fully strutted forging.
- Lateral gas ports.
- 3D-finished crown, top and bottom to maximize precision and weight.
- Valve pocket styles accommodate 15-degree and 12-degree aftermarket and OEM cylinder heads.
- H-13, tool-steel, Trend Wrist pins.
- Total Seal AP Stainless top ring, Napier-style second ring.
- .230in-thick piston crown.280 top ring land for ultimate strength and stability.

[See Diamond's full catalogue of pistons here.](http://www.diamondracing.net/products/catalog.php)

**Benefits**

- 2,000 horsepower capable
- Ready to install, with no finish work needed
- Pistons in-stock and ready to ship cuts down lead time from customs
- Valve pocket styles accommodate 15-degree and 12-degree aftermarket and OEM cylinder heads.
- Tested and validated in extreme racing conditions. 

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