The piston is one of many wear items in your powersports machine. It may last longer than tires or a chain, but it should still be treated as normal maintenance when the time comes. Here, we go through key tips to help you know when it's time for..
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Here are some common causes of blow-by and excessive oil consumption and how you can avoid them on your next engine build.
READ MOREJanuary 11, 2019 | By Jeff Smith
If you're building an engine, there are some practices you simply must know. We've compiled them here and will continue to add additional engine building tips, tricks, and techniques as we publish them. This is one for the bookmark bar.
READ MORENovember 7, 2018 | By Evan Perkins
K1 is flush with LS stroker crankshafts to take your block from boring to big-inch.
READ MOREAugust 9, 2018 | By Paul Huizenga
Make sure to pick up a copy of Drag Illustrated's latest issue and check out this awesome story on our nitrous pistons!
READ MOREJuly 18, 2018 | By Evan Perkins
While unique piston designs may seem endless, Wiseco pistons can be traced back to either a full-round or strutted forging design. Here, we dive into the theory behind piston forging design and skirt style.
READ MOREJune 14, 2018 | By Kevin Bailey
Everybody’s trying to lose a bit of weight these days, and your pistons are no exception. Why is piston weight important and how can grams be shed without sacrificing strength? We explore the process of making pistons lighter.
READ MOREMay 24, 2018 | By Paul Huizenga
LS engines are all about interchangeability and swap-ability. K1's line of LS7 crankshafts makes it possible to add factory dry-sump oiling to any Gen III/IV LS engines.
READ MOREMay 17, 2018 | By Mike Magda
Small changes offer big benefits when it comes to selecting aftermarket rods for your next Chevy LS engine build. Here’s a look at how rod length affects the performance and durability of an engine - and you thought you’d never use that Geometry..
READ MOREMay 10, 2018 | By Paul Huizenga
Oil rail supports are a common feature of short compression height pistons. Despite some builder's concerns, they work fantastic and allow wrist pin placement and stroker crankshafts that would otherwise be impossible.
READ MOREMay 9, 2018 | By John Baechtel
