Friday, November 29, 2013

JE Pistons are the perfect choice for your modified engine

If you are like many people who modify their vehicle's engine to make more horsepower and torque, you are most likely going to need forged pistons at some point. These stronger pistons will allow you to make more power safely and reliably. Stock pistons are most often cast pistons which are made in a different process which makes them both cheaper to produce and weaker than forged ones. They suit the needs for the average driver, but if you are interested getting more horsepower out of your engine; you are going to need to upgrade your pistons. Forged pistons are ideal for high compression and turbocharged engines which are under high amounts of stress even at stock power levels.

If you are in the market for forged pistons, JE Pistons are the perfect choice. JE has over 60 years of experience in the piston manufacturing industry and they have many different state of the art processes which differentiate them from the rest. They use special manufacturing processes which utilize brand new CNC machines, special forging, and Finite Element Analysis which allows them to test pistons before they are even made. JE also currently supplies pistons to engine builders in NASCAR, ALMS, NHRA, AMA, Supercross and many others. This shows that they are a trusted manufacturer and make a very high quality product.

Once you have chosen JE as your company of choice for your new forged pistons, you need to ask yourself "What type of JE Pistons should I buy"? Luckily, JE makes pistons for a very wide array of engines from manufacturers all around the world. You also need to decide on the model of piston as well since JE offers several different models of pistons with various prices and features. JE also offers many accessories that go along with your new pistons.

If you demand only the best forged pistons and are willing to pay for it, the premier JE Pistons lineup are ideal for you. These "race specific" pistons include every feature that JE offers and can even be customized to fit your order. You just have to send in some specifications and a time frame of when you need them by and you can get a completely custom made set of pistons for your engine. JE Pistons are available in both domestic engines such as Chevrolet, Ford, and Mopar and for imported vehicles. The JE Sport Compact lineup is intended for imported vehicles from both Europe and Asia and work with engines from Subaru, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, and Porsche. The sport compact lineup works great in the specialized engines that are found in these vehicles. Regardless of your engine's origin, JE can help fit your exact needs with their JE Piston lineup.

If you do not need a completely customized piston with all of the additional features while saving some money in the process, then SRP Pistons from JE are perfect for you. There are also many opinions on the "SRP Pistons vs JE Pistons" discussion. Regardless, SRP Pistons still offer the same strength and durability that the JE lineup, but they lack the ability to be customized. These "catalog only" pistons are also more mass produced than the JE lineup which in turn is cheaper to produce, JE then passes the savings onto the consumer. Recently, JE has also added an additional set of pistons to the SRP lineup. This is the SRP Professional lineup and they offer many of the features found on the premier JE Pistons at a price that is closer to the standard SRP Pistons. These forged pistons are lighter in weight and have stronger materials than the standard SRP ones. However, they are also only sold as a catalog only piston and therefore they are not customizable.

JE does not only make automotive pistons, they also make a full lineup of motorcycle pistons. These pistons offer the same quality and durability as their automotive counterparts, but they are just smaller in size. They are offered for engines from many manufacturers and purposes, including specialized pistons for Harley Davidson motorcycles. On top of motorcycles, JE also offers pistons that work in ATVs, snowmobiles and personal watercraft. These specially designed powersports pistons also offer the same quality as the others, but in a different package. These smaller pistons can also be customized depending on your specific need, which makes them the ideal piston for your motorcycle or other leisure vehicle.

Regardless of your needs, JE has a set of pistons that are ideal for you. They are perfect for any modified engine and they are some of the highest quality forged pistons available. Unfortunately due to the intended use of racing and competitive motorsports, JE Pistons are offered without a warranty. However, due to their strength and durability you would not even notice the lack of a warranty. Finding JE Pistons is also easy as well. We stock a very wide supply of JE Pistons here at Ultrarev at the lowest possible prices.





Friday, November 22, 2013

TEIN Suspension Components

TEIN which stands for "TE"chnical "IN"novation was established in Yokohama, Japan in 1985. It started out as a small company that manufactured OEM shock absorbers. In 1990 they began production of their own developed products. They continued to develop more and more products as their company grew. Today, TEIN is a much larger company with distributors around the globe that offers some of the highest quality suspension components on the market. They offer coilovers, dampers, springs, and other  suspension accessories such as tie rods and pillowball tension rods. TEIN has a wide variety of models that come in a wide range of price points that are sure to fit any budget.

TEIN suspensions help improve your cars handling and its looks. Whether your goal is to give your car an aggressive lowered stance or if you wish to improve your car's handling for competitive motorsports such as autocross or track days, TEIN can help you meet your goals. TEIN's coilovers and dampers are fully adjustable which allows you to customize the suspension settings to you liking.  They even offer an Electronic Damping Force Controller (EDFC) which allows you to change your suspension settings on the fly. If you wish to give your vehicle a large drop you can either go with TEIN lowering springs which gives you a simple drop, or you can go with TEIN Street Advance Dampers to get a more customized look. TEIN also offers coilovers that are perfect for competitive racing such as the Type Flex Coilover or the Super Racing Damper. TEIN offers many solutions to the various types of driving that you will be doing.

TEIN products are also very durable. They are powder coated in TEIN's signature green color which not only protects the suspension parts from corrosion, it also looks great. They are also made out of special materials which are tested to be more durable than the competition's products. TEIN takes quality seriously which is why they offer a 1 year manufacturer's defect warranty on their products. Their entire lineup is also built in Japan which makes them of better quality than many other components. If you need to upgrade your suspension or even if you just want to replace your OEM springs with a more durable component, TEIN has you covered.