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RaceTec Forged Pistons: Custom Piston Performance Available Off the Shelf
Like so many parts companies, RaceTec Pistons came about as a solution to a problem. The founder was big into Grand National boat racing and began having issues with the pistons he was using. After trying every piston on the market, he could not find one that met his needs. So, he decided to make his own and RaceTec was born.
RaceTec says it’s the only piston manufacturer with an in-house D.T.S. engine dyno to help develop and refine piston designs to insure they meet customer’s expectations. With almost 1,300 configurations available, chances are good Summit Racing has the RaceTec Racing or AutoTec piston that fits your engine build. It’s like getting custom pistons right off the shelf.
AutoTec Pistons
AutoTec Pistons are forged from low-expansion 4032 aluminum alloy to maintain tighter piston-to-wall clearances. That means better cylinder sealing, lower cylinder wear, and OEM noise levels, making them ideal for street and lightly boosted applications. Features include:
• CNC-diamond turned skirts
• CNC-machined ring grooves
• Top ring land gas distribution grooves to enhance performance and improve ring seal
• Broached double pin oilers
• Wristpins, wire locks, and ring set included
AutoTec Pistons are available for small and big block Chevy; GM LS and LT5; Ford 302-351W, 351C/M; Mopar 340-360 small block 440 big block; and Pontiac 400-455.
Race Pistons
RaceTec’s Race Pistons are made from high-strength 2618 forged or billet aluminum alloy with very low silicon content. That makes them better suited for engine combinations with high compression or a power adder. Features include:
• CNC-diamond tooled ring grooves and skirts
• CNC-machined ring grooves
• Valve pockets machined for oversized valves and high lift cams
• Top ring land gas distribution grooves to enhance performance and improve ring seal
• Broached double pin oilers
• Wristpins, wire locks, and ring set included
RaceTec Race Pistons are available for small Chevy; GM LS and LT5; Ford 302-351W and 5.0L Coyote; and Mopar 340-360.