Are Wiseco forged pistons any good?
The Wiseco fully forged pistons are rated very high in the street/strip performance industry. These type of pistons, especially the hypereutectic version, will not stand much detonation. The forged 2618 alloy piston is so much more resistant to the effects of detonation, and heat.
Do Wiseco pistons add horsepower?
No. It might be a little lighter than the stock piston, but without changing comp, You won’t notice a thing. Unless your stock piston has a hole in it.
Is Wiseco a good brand?
Wiseco leads the performance aftermarket by producing the highest quality forged pistons for Dirt Bikes, ATV’s, Snowmobiles, Outboard Marine, and Motorcycles right here in the USA. “
Where is Wiseco Pistons made?
Japan
They are mainly manufactured in Japan by reputable Original Equipment Manufacturers to ProX’s exact specifications and high quality standards. ProX leads the industry in cast and forged pistons made specifically to replace OEM parts. Wiseco is now your One Name.
How do you identify Wiseco Pistons?
A. Your new Wiseco piston is marked on the top (crown) of the piston, indicating the direction. In most applications, the piston has an arrow intended to point toward the exhaust side of the engine (keep in mind this does not always mean the front of the vehicle).
Do Wiseco piston rings come pre gapped?
Rings do not come pre-gapped. Specs on CP’s are . 006″ x ” bore size for the top ring and . 0065″x ” bore size for the 2nd.
Does wiseco sell individual pistons?
Every Wiseco product is engineered with the most advanced technologies, for the ultimate performance and durability in all forms of PowerSports! Please Try Clicking The Piston Kits, Single Pistons, Wiseco is now your One Name.
Who makes Athena pistons?
athena is made by wossner…if I remember correctly. Excellent manufacturing company. Both pistons are good…so go with whatever you want.
Are forged pistons better?
A forged piston is typically much stronger than a cast piston, and we recommend those for a high-horsepower or higher-rpm application. This silicon gives the pistons increased strength and improved thermal characteristics so there is not as much thermal expansion during engine operation.