by racecar100 Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:42 pm, Post MAHLE's eutectic (12% silicon) aluminum alloy is performance proven in literally millions of engines around the world including high output diesel engines and Formula One racing. I almost bought icon but changed my mind in last minute and went with srp. 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ICON Premium pistons are designed to be application specific and are made from either 4032 or 2618 aluminum. While the 6.0L versions are what everybody wants, these engines are not always easy to find or afford. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. Injection pressures of up to 2,200 bar, mean pressures of up to 31 bar, peak pressures of up to 210 bar, specific power output of up to 100 kW per liter, and ever lower exhaust gas emissions these are the current requirements for modern passenger car diesel engines. Our piston range for commercial vehicle engines includes optimized aluminum pistons for highest demands. I have been very pleased with them, and I would use them again. Since your car is intended for nearly all strip duty, you might want to consider premium quality 2618T-61 pistons. Let the games begin.. My take so far on the three (I'm comparing .020 over, 85.5mm, pistons) Mahle: Have the lightest weight pistons out of the 3 ( 293 grams) Have skirt coatings as a standard feature Wiseco: First, this is a forged aluminum 2618 alloy piston but it retains the stock 0.943-inch wrist pin so it can be put into place on stock rods without requiring rebalancing of the rotating assembly hence the drop-in piston name. Each ICON piston is purpose built from the ground up for extreme high-performance street or racing applications. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Widely recognized as the technology leader among race teams in nearly every top race series in North America and abroad, winning races and championships around the world. In the case of pistons that have a graphitized skirt, another 0.015-0.020 mm should be deducted from the measured piston diameter to allow for the thickness of the layer; this gives the nominal diameter for the piston which is stamped on it. As for 4032 vs. 2618 - as long as you are not blown or spraying, the 4032 will be more than adequate for a mainly strip motor. With pin boss bushes made from a special material, the load-bearing capacity of the pin boss is increased. 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Icon Premium Pistons IC548C-040 Fits GM LS Dome 5cc 3.820 Bore, Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. We sell Icon, CP/Bulet, Mahle, JE/SRP and Wiseco, so I have no dog in the fight as far as that goes. No matter what your high-performance application calls for, there is an ICON piston for you. This newest addition to the Mahle lineup falls under PN 930218900 and is available at any Mahle retainer. Built from 11% silicon 4032 aluminum, FHR pistons can be installed with tighter piston to wall clearance for quiet operation and increased piston stability. MAHLE's new drop-in replacement forged piston for the 5.3L LS family of engines offers both strength and performance benefits. The skirts of every LCAT piston, receive our Line2Line Adaptive Skirt Technology coating. That is the best, toughest racing piston material you can buy. Fits GM LS 4.8L - 5.3L, Bore 3.820, Stroke 3.622, Rod Length 6.125, 425 grams, Dome 5cc, Set of 8 Pistons. by 540 RAT Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:54 am, Post facebook; New UEM pricing will take effect on July 1st, be sure to contact your UEM representative for more details. CP and JE pistons come in that grade aluminum. From LS1 to LS7 the forged LS Piston sets are available in Flat Top, Dish, and Dome with the choice of 2618 or 4032 alloy. 2021 CNC-Motorsports. All rights reserved. MAHLE Piston Catalog (PI-20-09) [PDF; 3286 KB] Piston Rings PR-20-19 MAHLE Light Vehicle Piston Rings Download MAHLE Light Vehicle Piston Rings Catalog (PR-20-19) [PDF; 3440 KB] PR-40-22 MAHLE Performance Piston Rings Download MAHLE Performance Piston Rings Catalog (PR-40-22) [PDF; 2481 KB] Turbochargers TC-10-19 MAHLE Turbochargers Download At the same time, downsizing concepts have increased mean and peak pressures, while high-speed concepts impose greater inertia forces. by bobqzzi Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:27 pm, Post Due to the manufacturing process, they are stronger and therefore allow reduced wall cross-sections and lower piston weight. WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harmwww.P65Warnings.ca.gov, MAHLE Industries, Incorporated23030 MAHLE DriveFarmington Hills, Michigan 48335 USA. The FHR forged 4032 alloy features "as forged" valve pockets, with 1.5mm 1.5mm 3.0mm ring grooves. MAHLE provides years of experience and innovative solutions and continuously adjusts the existing product range to tomorrow's requirements. There was a lot more difference between the two when I built a 383 stroker. Look at the Wiseco Pro Tru street pistons. A forum community dedicated to Chevrolet Chevelle owners and enthusiasts. 2618 aluminum has a lower silicon content than 4032 and is better suited for engine combinations with high compression or a power adder. The Mahle's are a more modern FSR design, and I prefer them to the SRP where the application will allow it. Prior to assembly, the con rods have been checked to see that their bores are on parallel axes (to ensure that there has been no bending or twisting), and if necessary, they have been replaced. 2023 BMW iX - Mahle piston. Then the ICON Elite series of pistons has exactly what you are looking for. A byproduct of having a lower silicon content, is an increased rate of thermal expansion. CP and JE pistons come in that grade aluminum. Bore (mm) Stroke Actual Engine Displacement Rod Length Piston Style Piston Material Compression Height (in.) Each ICON piston is purpose built from the ground up for extreme high-performance street or racing applications. AUTOTHERMIK- / HYDROTHERMIK These very quiet running pistons are used primarily in passenger cars. Modern engines place greater requirements on cylinder components than ever before: at higher operating temperatures and pressures, emissions must be reduced. However, some of the pistons and pins are color coded. Going to buy pistons and cant decide between icon or srp? Our selection of Icon pistons will cover nearly every engine build from 300 horsepower pump gas street engines to all out performance race engine applications. Valve recess depth. The Elite series also comes standard with an Anodized top ring groove and piston crown. Icon Pistons IC945-020 Fits Jeep 4.6L Dish -10.8cc 3.895 Bore, Icon Pistons IC945-030 Fits Jeep 4.6L Dish -10.8cc 3.905 Bore, Icon Pistons IC945-040 Fits Jeep 4.6L Dish 10.8cc 3.915 Bore, Icon Pistons IC945-060 Fits Jeep 4.6L Dish 10.8cc 3.935 Bore, Icon Pistons IC944-020 Fits Jeep 4.6L Dish -21cc 3.895 Bore, Icon Pistons IC944-030 Fits Jeep 4.6L Dish -21cc 3.905 Bore, Icon Pistons IC944-040 Fits Jeep 4.6L Dish -21cc 3.915 Bore, Icon Pistons IC944-060 Fits Jeep 4.6L Dish -21cc 3.935 Bore, Icon Pistons IC959-038 Fits Chevy W-Head Dome 89.1 4.3505 Bore, Icon Pistons IC959-048 Fits Chevy W-Head Dome 89.1 Bore 4.3605. Race Pages Digital Editor, Mike Galimi talks with Trey McFarland from MAHLE Motorsport about their new line of off-the-shelf pistons soon available for many . The thermal and mechanical loads on pistons in modern gasoline and diesel engines have seen a massive increase, primarily due to higher levels of specific output. Products ( 1 - 10 of 1771) Sort By Post ICON Premium pistons are designed to be application specific and are made from either 4032 or 2618 aluminum. The PowerPak pistons are made from either 4032 aluminum alloy to allow for tighter cylinder to wall clearances and improved temperature stability, or 2618 alloy to allow for increased detonation resistance. On assembly it must be ensured that the components are lubricated sufficiently. Shop over 1600 different piston part options for domestic V8 engines today. The piston pins are packed in a way that protects them from corrosion and they are enclosed with the piston, as are the pin locking devices (if required). The demands placed on pistons for gasoline engines have been continuously tightened over the past years. Naturally, the demands on pistons have also risen progressively: they must be lighter, must have lower oil consumption and must be absolutely safe and reliable. This new Mahle forging also includes deeper valve pockets to allow running a more aggressive cam package that increases both lift and duration. The manufacturing facilities of the joint venture will be located in India Pistons Ltd.'s plant near Chennai, India. Weve included a list of all the different GM RPO engine codes to make the selection even easier. This provides the pistons with significantly improved heat removal properties, especially in the first ring groove. You get a fully detailed piston, coated, along with rings. MAHLE has recently released a new forged piston for the Gen-IV 5.3L engines that is a drop-in replacement that offers numerous advantages. JavaScript is disabled. If you're thinking about some spray, I tend to lean a little towards the Icon due to the 2618 alloy and they put the ring pack farther down the piston, and shorter, thicker pin. The PowerPak pistons are made from either 4032 aluminum alloy to allow for tighter cylinder to wall clearances and improved temperature stability, or 2618 alloy to allow for incre This is the perfect drop-in piston choice for a power-adder 5.3L package. by 540 RAT Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:53 pm, Post MAHLE Performance CP-20 oil rings utilize the exclusive 20 ear angle for the best possible side seal in the oil ring groove. I have been looking at these for a street motor. Made exclusively from 2618 aluminum, the Elite series is purpose built from top to bottom to perform consistently in extreme conditions. Image is a representation of this item. In addition, we apply our UltraTherm CM heat reflective thermal barrier to the piston crown. 05 6.2 - s467.7 - Exergy - Motorsports Diesel - Garmon 2.5 Billet Fat Shaft - Full Valve Train - Colt Cam - Carli Front end - 820hp with some more :spank: left :stirpot::grin2: Hard Anodized Top Ring Grooves (PowerPak+ Piston Kits): extra protection against ring groove microwelding for extreme duty applications. Piston diameter, installation clearance, and if applicable direction of installation are marked on the piston crown. Thanks. Nerlens Noel is the only other healthy . SKU:IP2157820. The piston rings have been mounted with the greatest of care. 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