coated v un coated pistons

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Nov 13, 2010 | 01:21 AM

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coated v un coated pistons

whats the advantages to using coated piston skirts over un coated on a forge piston like wisco?

Nov 13, 2010 | 08:14 AM

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From: 10.68 QT mile in 2007 2.33 Type R ** Current 2002 Spec C 2.33 Track prepped.

The main reason is to reduce drag, most aftermarket pistons now have skirt coating of some description; however some of these are designed for the break in period only. Swain tech and tuff skirts for example are designed for more long term applications were as some Je, and weisco offer break in coatings with their of the shelf pistons and others will be special orders, it’s worth checking this first.

Last edited by Slowboy Racing; Nov 13, 2010 at 08:28 AM. Reason: More info.