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• How much Pin Clearance is needed? How much Pin Clearance is needed? No matter what material the wrist pin is made of, or how thick the wall is, pins experience some amount of deformation while your engine is in use. It is the... »»
• “Smooth” is not always better than “rough” when it comes to pistons… Did you know?... “Smooth” is not always better than “rough” when it comes to pistons… Features like ring grooves are made extremely smooth, while others like... »»
• Carburized rods Did you know…roller bearings need a hardened surface to roll on. With a hardness at around 60 HRC, the material is harder that the typical steel used in connecting rods. Making rods... »»
• Variety of forgings to accommodate all your piston needs Did you know CP-Carrillo and Arias Pistons have different forging types to accommodate your needs? Forgings are not generic, especially when you are making a custom piston. We have hundreds of... »»