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JE Pistons Chevrolet LS Gen III/IV Piston Kit - 4.030 In. Bore - 1.115 In. CH, -5.00 CC, Set of 8
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JE Pistons Chevrolet LS Gen III/IV Piston Kit - 311979

Get ready to take your engine to the next level with the JE Pistons Chevrolet LS Gen III/IV Piston Kit. Designed specifically for high-performance applications, this piston kit is perfect for those who demand durability and efficiency from their engines. Whether you're hitting the dirt track or the drag strip, these pistons have been proven to deliver results time and time again.

Why Choose JE Pistons?

With over 75 years of expertise in the field, JE Pistons stands as a leader in forged racing pistons. Each piston is engineered, forged, and machined right here in the USA, ensuring the highest quality and performance tailored to your specific engine needs. The 311979 kit is no exception, designed to fit perfectly within the LS engine family while optimizing your vehicle's performance.

Key Features

  • High-Strength Material: Crafted from 2618 aluminum, these pistons offer exceptional tensile strength, making them ideal for high-demand performance applications.
  • Optimized Design: The proprietary Forged Side Relief (FSR) design minimizes friction and power loss, thanks to a reduced skirt width and lighter wrist pin.
  • Skirt Coating: Depending on your application, the skirt coating reduces friction and wear on both the piston skirts and cylinder walls, while also lowering operating noise.
  • Accumulator Groove: This feature helps alleviate pressure from combustion gases, reducing ring flutter and improving ring seal for consistent power delivery.
  • Made in the USA: Each piston is proudly produced in the United States, ensuring top-notch quality and craftsmanship.

Specifications

  • Piston Series: JE Pistons
  • Cylinder Head: LS 12 DEG/15 DEG COMBO VR
  • Bore Diameter: 4.030 IN
  • Piston Head Type: Flat
  • Compression Height: 1.115 IN
  • Piston Volume: -5.00 CC
  • Piston Material: 2618
  • Piston Quantity: 8
  • Forging Type: FSR
  • Piston Average Weight: 390 GR
  • Ring Set Included: No
  • Top Compression Ring Thickness: 0.0480 IN
  • Second Compression Ring Thickness: 0.0600 IN
  • Oil Ring Thickness: 0.149 IN
  • Wrist Pin Outer Diameter: 0.927 IN
  • Wrist Pin Length: 2.250 IN
  • Wrist Pin Wall Thickness: 0.150 IN

Customer Reviews

Customers have praised the JE Pistons 311979 for its remarkable performance and reliability. Many have noted significant improvements in engine responsiveness and power output. Enthusiasts appreciate the precision engineering that allows for a perfect fit in their LS engines, making installation straightforward and hassle-free.

Upgrade your engine with the JE Pistons Chevrolet LS Gen III/IV Piston Kit and experience the difference in performance and durability that only a high-quality forged piston can provide.

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Who is JE Pistons?

JE Pistons is an aftermarket company that specializes in manufacturing high performance forged pistons for various automobiles. They have been in the automotive industry for more than 70 years and has consistently provided quality parts for their customers. Today, they are the go-to brand of many professional race teams, engine builders, and enthusiasts who prefer that have the need for speed.

Choice of Champions

JE Pistons is actively participating in motorsport racing. Engine builders from different racing disciplines have used their products. Some of these races include NASCAR Racing, NHRA, ALMS, AMA, and Supercross. This experience has allowed them to gather vital data that helps them create products that are superior compared to others.

Advanced Manufacturing Facility

It has maintained its status as the leading company in its field due to its continued research and development to find unique materials and develop new piston designs with advanced technology. They use state-of-the-art equipment such as CNC machines to produce precision cuts and allows them to achieve parts with very tight tolerances. JE Pistons also uses a Finite Element Analysis and a digital three-dimensional piston crown machining process that allows them to create products that are in the league of its own.

Purchase JE Pistons at Vivid Racing

If you are in search of quality pistons that would provide you with total performance, then JE Pistons is the right brand for you. Designed for enthusiasts who want to have the best, you can be sure that JE Pistons is a brand that you could trust. To know more about JE Pistons, visit Vivid Racing and check out their list of products that would fit your specific needs.

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