Designing a piston for 2,000 horsepower, out-of-the-box duty is an exercise in patience, engineering excellence, and collaboration with top drag teams.
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Looking to make big power on your third-gen Hemi platform? Diamond's new line of Hemi pistons is here to help. Learn more about these ultra-stout slugs inside.
May 13, 2019 | By John Baechtel
,SPORT COMPACT ,NEW PRODUCTS ,ENGINE TECH ,Tech
Introducing Diamond's 1,000+ HP Rebel Series Honda Pistons
Diamond's Rebel Series Honda pistons, available for K and B engines, are the first shelf-stock 4-cylinder pistons ready for over 1,000 horsepower!
April 24, 2019 | By Evan Perkins
Perhaps the most critical engine assembly step is file fitting and installing the piston rings with the correct gap. We walk you through the process step-by-step in this story.
November 27, 2018 | By Mike Magda
Most engine builders have a love/hate relationship with Spirolox. However, with a few tricks, they install easily. Here's how to do it.
September 25, 2018 | By Mike Magda
,ENGINE BUILDS ,PISTONS 101 ,ENGINE TECH ,Tech ,Theory and How To
How To Check Piston To Wall Clearance
Checking piston-to-wall clearance is a critical measurement every engine build should include. Here is a detailed walk through of how to measure your piston-to-wall-clearance.
September 6, 2018 | By Mike Magda
,PISTONS 101 ,ENGINE TECH ,Tech
Icing on the Cake: Exploring Diamond's Menu of Performance-Boosting Piston Coatings
Diamond has a host of piston coatings to take your slugs to the next level. Heat resistance, lubricity, hardness, and even dry-start protection are all on the table. Take a walk through Diamond's available coatings and learn how they each work.
August 22, 2018 | By John Baechtel
The toughest piston in the world is useless if the wrist pin gives up the ghost. Here is a breakdown of what the wrist pin does, why they fail, and when to upgrade them to improve the strength of your engine combination.
August 16, 2018 | By John Baechtel
Think of a forged piston like a blank canvas. It's sturdy and well crafted, but awaiting customized features that make it ideal for your engine. Here is a run-through of Diamond's popular piston upgrades to take your set of slugs to the next level.
July 26, 2018 | By John Baechtel
,SPORT COMPACT ,NEW PRODUCTS ,ENGINE TECH ,Tech
Diamond's 1,600hp-Ready Nissan GT-R Pistons Are Bad to the Bone!
The Nissan GTR is legendary in the world of Japanese Performance cars. The latest iteration is the most potent incarnation yet and Diamond Pistons' new GT-R slugs are ready for a massive 1600hp. Here's how:
June 22, 2018 | By John Baechtel