Engines are the beating hearts of our vehicles, and within them, pistons play a core role. So, you might wonder, what exactly are skirted and skirtless pistons? Well, skirted pistons have an extended wall, or a ‘skirt,’ that hangs down the sides. It helps stabilize the piston as it moves up and down. In contrast, … Read more
Pistons are pretty much the beating heart of any engine. Whether you’re cruising down a highway or gunning it on a racetrack, these guys keep things moving. So, when it comes to pistons, you gotta know what you’re dealing with right from the get-go. Let’s talk about what ‘cast’ and ‘forged’ mean in the piston … Read more
Pistons are the powerhouse of your engine, converting the fuel’s energy into the motion that gets you where you need to go. They’re tiny but mighty, hopping up and down inside the engine block thousands of times a minute. Imagine them as the hardworking middlemen, taking the explosive energy from the combustion process and driving … Read more