piston jargon

[hemitheus]

looking for a pro tip on pistons

cast, hypereutectic and forged,

what are the differences?
what are the strengths and weaknesses of each?

thanks

 

[RzeroB]

This web link gives an excellent explanation of the three different types. http://www.probeindustries.com/Articles.asp?ID=144

 

[1970Duster]

Forged is the only pistons I put in my motors.

 

[crackedback]

I like mint chocolate chip ice cream.

 

[hemitheus]

I like mint chocolate chip ice cream.

I bet that is great for compression

 

[hemitheus]

This web link gives an excellent explanation of the three different types. http://www.probeindustries.com/Articles.asp?ID=144

good read. thanks

 

[67Dart273]

.........slugs.............pop ups............domed..........eyebrows..........

 

[moper]

I tend to use hypers in most stock stroke stuff (I build mostly street engines) and forged for the higher powered, higher rpm, or longer than factory stroke stuff.

 

[Abodybomber]

I like mint chocolate chip ice cream.

A sarcastic quote,to the post above. Crackbacked, knows his stuff,and then some....