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PKRWUD · 09-02-2002, 04:31 AM

Pistons are made out of aluminum. It would either be cast aluminum, or forged aluminum. Forged is much stronger. Steel would be way too heavy for high rpms, would require huge balance weights, and would retain too much heat.

Take care,
~Chris

09-02-2002, 04:31 AM	#15
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Pistons are made out of aluminum. It would either be cast aluminum, or forged aluminum. Forged is much stronger. Steel would be way too heavy for high rpms, would require huge balance weights, and would retain too much heat. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!