World renowned for our work building race winning pistons, Wiseco utilizes experience from a diverse background of the most sophisticated engines in such venues as Formula 1, Indy Racing League (IRL), NHRA Pro Stock, Moto GP, AMA Superbike, AMA Motocross and Supercross to design and manufacture the highest technology pistons available. Extensive engineering goes into each Wiseco Automotive part to provide the maximum torque and horsepower ever driver wants. We offer Custom Pistons and Rotating Assemblies for a broad range of applications from the most popular Domestic models to Sport Compact, and Drag only use applications.
Wiseco leads the performance aftermarket by producing the highest quality forged pistons for domestic automobiles, sport compact and racing applications right here in the USA. Wiseco is unique because we forge all of our own pistons in house, and produce all of our own forge tooling right here in the USA. This allows us to control all aspects of our manufacturing process from raw bar to skirt coating finished parts.
In addition, in-house dyno testing gives Wiseco the ability to develop state-of-the-art technology such as new shapes, coatings, and components, and lead the industry through rigorous R&D. Linking all segments of Wiseco’s organization through design, testing, manufacturing, and distribution allows us to fulfill market needs with minimum lead-times.
Extreme racing conditions demand the strength and toughness that only forged pistons can offer. Compared to cast pistons, forgings are tougher and more durable, and will stand up to the abuse that high performance motorsport applications require. Most castings are brittle, have no grain structure and tend to fail catastrophically when the material yield strength is exceeded. Forgings have condensed grain that is aligned to the features of the part, which produces higher mechanical properties, and resistance to impact and fatigue. Each forging is designed to optimize the strength-to-weight ratio, and maximize performance.
Wiseco’s detailed skirt shapes and profiles are very specific to each application. Variable cam programming software developed in house allows Wiseco to produce high-performance shapes unique to only Wiseco. The skirt shape (barrel/cam) is one of the most functional areas on the piston, and provides stability and smooth operation in the cylinder bore. Stability is important for proper ring seal, reduced friction, and quiet operation. Each skirt shape is designed for a specific running clearance, based on coefficient of thermal expansion of the piston alloy. Some forging alloys expand more than casting alloys, but each Wiseco piston is designed with the proper installed clearance to produce the most power, least wear, and best seal at running temperature, for each application. Comparing installed clearances on cast vs forged parts is not indicative of the running clearance at temperature. Wiseco engineers have a strong background in all forms of racing applications, and produce the best shapes and designs in the industry.
Some of our forged pistons offer our new ArmorGlide™ skirt coating, which is the result of testing, development, and benchmarking through Wiseco’s rigorous in-house dyno program. The outcome is the ultimate in skirt coating toughness, lubrication, and bond technology working together to minimize friction, maximize horsepower, and provide improved wear resistance. Not only is ArmorGlide™ a high-tech lubricant that reduces friction, but it also allows the piston to be fitted tighter within the bore allowing a better ring seal and reduced noise from piston rock.
Wiseco domestic auto and sport compact pistons are forged and machined in-house and receive a full compliment of power enhancing features. Light weight forgings, millimeter ring packs, extra-strength forgings, gas ports, skirt coatings, offset pins, and a variety of other features are available to insure each engine exceeds our customer’s expectations. Optimized skirt profiles minimize rock and provide long skirt life in stroker applications.
All machining is done on the newest CNC equipment to insure the tightest tolerances in the industry. Our Wiseco domestic auto and sport compact pistons are top of the line performance parts, built for the demanding consumer that wants nothing but the best. Some of our sport compact pistons are even matched with high quality NPR Steel nitrided rings with napier style 2nd rings. Applications are listed for Chevy, Ford, Chrysler, Pontiac, Honda, Acura, Mitsubishi, Toyota and much more.
Pro Tru pistons are forged and machined in-house and are designed to make excellent power with a long life and the best value. Dedicated forgings require minimal machining and insure a strong, lightweight piston at minimal cost. Design work is very detailed to insure the latest piston skirt profiles for minimal rock, tight clearances, and long skirt life.
All machining is done on the newest CNC equipment, insuring excellent machining at tight tolerances. Most Pro Tru pistons use a 4032 alloy, however big block pistons and certain small blocks designed for nitrous or boost receive the stronger 2618 alloy. Pro Tru pistons are generally made for a budget minded consumer in the domestic automotive market running a Buick, Chevy, Ford, Dodge or Chrysler.