Difference between pistons
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Difference between pistons
Can somebody tell me what the physical difference is between forged and standard pistons. How can I tell the two apart ? Are there any markings. Bit of a stupid question but Im clueless
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forged are shiney and should polish up even if dirty, they are stronger than standard, standards are just alloy and wont polish up at all, hope this helps, phil.
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All pistons will polish up, however, forged are easier to polish due to forging process giving them a finer surface finish than the rough, machined finish of a standard piston. Forged pistons have increased hardness and tensility making them able to sustain higher loads than machined pistons. Happy days ;-)
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