Keith Black (KB) offers a number of off the- shelf forged pistons for Pontiac V-8s in its ICON line. Readily available from mail-order companies or Pontiac parts suppliers for about $400 and constructed of low-silicon 2618-alloy with thin ring packages, KB pistons are an excellent choice for any serious performance application. Non-necessary

3/12 · NRS294-Index Pages 8/30/05 2:13 PM Page 1 · PDF file01 Piston Seals 02 Glide Rings 03 Piston Rings 04 Pneumatic Piston and Seal Piston Single Acting 05 Piston Seals 06 Piston Seals R. Keith Sawyer Washington University Collaborative Creativity Inside the Black Box

As a performance engine builder and machine shop we don't build ANY engines with Hyper pistons as we have seen over the years that those pistons are not very DEPENDABLE compared to a good forged piston and the forged piston is quieter and will take more abuse. Remember the key word here is DEPENDABILITY.

2007/4/28 · Discussion Starter · #1 · Apr 27, 2007. Bought a set of KB pistons (9.2 to 1) for my build and curious if anyone knows what the 2 extra rings that came with the set are for. They

MOTORCYCLE PERFORMANCE . KB Performance Motorcycle pistons are offered in Cast Hypereutectic 390 alloy and Forged 4032 low expansion alloy. Our 4032 alloy is preferred for high performance or high compression applications and offers offset wrist pins for a quiet engine operation.

The Hypers from KB are pretty good pistons.AS LONG as they're taken care of. WIDE ring gap on the top ring (.030+), NO boost or Nitrous, and 

DSS Racing Produces Forged Pistons and Stroker Kits For Racing Engines. Forged Pistons Are Stronger And Longer Lived Than Cast Pistons . D.S.S. FX And XR Pistons Come Standard With The Patented X Groove Which Fights The Damaging Effects Of Fuel Washdown And Wear Debris. D.S.S. Has Been A Continuous Presence In Racing Engines For Over 35 Years.

All of this adds up to pistons that fit tighter than forged types, provide improved oil control, reduce blowby, increase ring life, eliminate cold start-up 

Keith Black pistons incorporate a higher top ring groove, which better stabilizes the piston assembly within the cylinder to prevent wear and allows for a tighter piston-to-cylinder fit. Piston crowns and valve reliefs are also CNC-machined and diamond-turned ring lands are reinforced for higher strength.

Keith Black® engine blocks have powered winning and record-setting race cars, boats, and tractors for the better part of a half-century. 1.00 inch thick deck surface ½ inch head studs are

2006/9/8 · 853 Posts. #3 · Sep 7, 2006. I have KB355 pistons in my 331 stroker. You must be very carefull with the top ring end gap or you will be very unhappy. The piston is designed to