Their range of applications extends from model engines to large power units. From the FHR series to the LCAT, ICON offers the most diverse and fully-featured Off the Shelf forged piston on the market today. by AA Performance Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:24 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, General engine tech -- Drag Racing to Circle Track, Which piston would be a better choice for a flattop 11.1 383, Mahle or SRP? Specifically, the 81mm race piston for the old 2L Carrera/S is slightly, about 6%, heavier than the 40 year old Mahle design! I run the Mahle and was very impressed at the workmanship. Piston systems for passenger cars. In addition, the use of 4032 aluminum decreases the friction created during engine operation, this results in extended piston life and reduced wear. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. ICON forgings are created at our in-house facility, utilizing the latest innovations in piston forging technology. CNC-Motorsports offers the best selection of forged Icon Pistons. They are always dead-on sizing wise, and weight matched perfectly. 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: For those looking to take a LS 6.0 & LS 6.2 engine build to the highest level we offer PowerPak piston kits with additional features that include forged 2618 alloy and a hard anodized top ring groove for nitrous and blower engine applications to give you the edge on the track. Jul 4, 2011 #5 NYH1 Veteran Member. However, some of the pistons and pins are color coded. Made exclusively from 2618 aluminum, the Elite series is purpose built from top to bottom to perform consistently in extreme conditions. As a result, the pistons can withstand even the high loads in motorsport and in engines with exceptionally high specific output. The Chrysler 2.5L Turbo, Chevrolet 5.7L LT5 (ZRI Corvette), Chevrolet 5.7L LT1 and Chevrolet 4.3L 200HP truck engines all have our pistons. All rights reserved. Many of the FHR dome pistons feature a solid dome, which gives engine builders the flexibility to machine the dome to their desired compression ratio. OEM Mahle piston for your 2023 BMW iX. Mahle makes good pistons. The piston crown is still machineable. Its a decision that is not only driven by cost. Thanks. Standard bore Icon weighs 648 without pin according to their catalog at 4.250 bore Standard bore SRP weighs 622 without pin according to their catalog at 4.280 bore That's an ounce of difference between the two if it matters to you. 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At the same time, downsizing concepts have increased mean and peak pressures, while high-speed concepts impose greater inertia forces. 2023 Application Guide Download[PDF;3861KB]. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Please Login To Continue to add wish list! Tom Terrific or Terrible Tom, depending on the phase of the moon, passing cosmic rays or other factors not fully understood except by my wife. During operation, the skirt coating will hone in to create the perfect amount of clearance between the piston skirt and cylinder wall. As a result of a special casting technology these pistons offer low weight and high structural rigidity. 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 pistons are made of cast, high temperature-resistant aluminum-silicon alloys. Mostly 90% strip 10% street application. Guess this is where the "Low resistance" comes into play. Some people run the 4032's hard without issue, but they don't have the margin of safety that the 2618's have. A forum community dedicated to performance boat owners and enthusiasts. They are already being used today in sporty series vehicles with over 130 kW/L. In addition, we apply our UltraTherm CM heat reflective thermal barrier to the piston crown. In order to overcome severe loads due to high temperatures and pressures, MAHLE has developed passenger car diesel pistons made of aluminum as well as diesel pistons made of steel. Engine Builder. I was looking at the Mahle powerpak pistons. The CP is a good piston but I like the Mahle a little better myself, mostly because of their rings that come with the pistons but also an excellent design. Our selection of Mahle pistons will cover nearly every engine build from 350 horsepower pump gas street engines to all out 1000 plus horsepower race engine applications. LCAT pistons are made from high strength 2618 aluminum, and feature not One, not Two, but Three protective barriers as standard features! The 4032 is a lower grade aluminum that has a higher silicon content, so they expand less. Slipper Skirt Style Forgings: strong, lightweight, low drag forging superior to the traditional full round design. facebook; This provides the pistons with significantly improved heat removal properties, especially in the first ring groove. There was a lot more difference between the two when I built a 383 stroker. Very pleased with them. This new Mahle forging also includes deeper valve pockets to allow running a more aggressive cam package that increases both lift and duration. MAHLE provides years of experience and innovative solutions and continuously adjusts the existing product range to tomorrow's requirements. All Rights Reserved. They are available now in three levels of higher performance and are offered as pistons with pin sets or piston, pin and ring kits. Icon Pistons CNC-Motorsports offers the best selection of forged Icon Pistons. A byproduct of having a lower silicon content, is an increased rate of thermal expansion. So if your looking for something in a 10 to 1 range for pump gas, its Mahle, SRP, Wiseco Pro Tru, or Icon. Standard bore Icon weighs 648 without pin according to their catalog at 4.250 bore. 2618 aluminum has a lower silicon content than 4032 and is better suited for engine combinations with high compression or a power adder. And with good reason: steel pistons are not only stronger but also consume less fuel than aluminum pistons. As a result, they form a uniform body with extreme strength. Lifetime Gold Member. That is the best, toughest racing piston material you can buy. This is the perfect drop-in piston choice for a power-adder 5.3L package. MAHLE's new drop-in replacement forged piston for the 5.3L LS family of engines offers both strength and performance benefits. Each ICON piston is purpose built from the ground up for extreme high-performance street or racing applications. The MAHLE product range includes highly stress-resistant pistons that contribute to reducing fuel consumption for both types of combustion. Since your car is intended for nearly all strip duty, you might want to consider premium quality 2618T-61 pistons. 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. Jeff Smith, a 35-year veteran of automotive journalism, comes to Power Automedia after serving as the senior technical editor at Car Craft magazine. 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Icon Premium Pistons IC548C-040 Fits GM LS Dome 5cc 3.820 Bore 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 $518.95 Buy in monthly payments with Affirm on orders over $50. The PowerPak pistons are made from either 4032 aluminum alloy to allow for tighter cylinder to wall clearances and improved temperature stability, or 2618 alloy to allow for increased detonation resistance. No matter what your high-performance application calls for, there is an ICON piston for you. by bobqzzi Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:27 pm, Post MAHLEs new drop-in replacement forged piston for the 5.3L LS family of engines offers both strength and performance benefits. ICON Premium pistons include all the features of an FHR piston, with the addition of precision CNC machined valve reliefs and crown features, pressure fed pin bore oiling, and skirt and pin boss struts for increased strength and durability. CP and JE pistons come in that grade aluminum. Toggle Navigation. I'm far from being an expert, but I use the Mahle power pack pistons in my circle track engine. Each ICON piston is purpose built from the ground up for extreme high-performance street or racing applications. Because of this, pistons made from 2618 require more piston to cylinder wall clearance than their 4032 counterparts. It is difficult to generalise. MAHLE pistons are OE quality and have many premium OE features. 60$ difference between them srp Us made icon mexico? Running 516 ci with 22lbs boost @ 7300RPM.We ran these because we couldn't get the "good ones" in time & the "professionals" told us we would be luck if they see the meeting through.There still surprising us.I suppose its just a matter of time, but wouldn't we expect the same from the 2618's, Vintage/Classic/Historical Engine Tech, 3V Performance Engine & Valve train Development, Race Cars & Parts - For Sale or Wanted, http://www.us.mahle.com/C1256F7900537A4 cat03c.pdf. Cant really go wrong with those pistons plus the price is right! ICON Premium pistons are built in a variety of compression ratios and are available for a wide range of engine types. The LCAT is the most feature rich Off the Shelf piston available on the market today. Been using Mahle in most of my builds. Combine all these enhancements with Mahles famous phosphate and Grafal skirt coating and you have a perfect fit to pump the compression on a 5.3L Gen V to 10:1 with drop-in simplicity. Our piston range for commercial vehicle engines includes optimized aluminum pistons for highest demands. That puts its smaller 5.3L sibling as the new favorite with budget-conscious LS engine builders. 2023 Power Automedia. BMW of Stratham. GM LS 4.8L-5.3L Icon Forged Premium Pistons are machined from 4032 alloy for street/strip and mild power adders (boost/nitrous). A better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding best, toughest racing material! 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