Wiseco AP Pistons Skunk2 Alpha Rods Integra GSR B18C B18C1 81mm 11.671

Wiseco AP Pistons Skunk2 Alpha Rods Integra GSR B18C B18C1 81mm 11.67:1. Car Make: Honda Acura Car Model: Civic Si Integra LS GSR Engine: B18C1 Included Ring Set: 8100XX Compression Ratio: compression Pin Fit. 827" Dome CC: 5 Gasket Thickness: 0.040 Rod Bolt: 3/8" ARP 2000 Big End Width. 858" Big End Bore: 1.890" Beam Type: H-Beam Pin Size: 21 Rod Length: 5.433 Bore: 81mm Material: K566M81AP: 2618 Alloy Bore Size: STD. Wiseco pistons go through more finishing processes than any other piston on the market, without driving the cost up. They come with more features standard than any other piston on the market, at a more affordable price than many of the competitors. All of the Wiseco pistons for this application come standard with anti-friction skirt coating which helps minimize scuffing during break-in and lower friction on the cylinder wall. The top face of the piston is textured to improve the combustion characteristics, and all kits come with rings, pins and locks.

This Piston comes with Wiseco's new Armor Plating Coating. Armor Plated wiseco pistons have almost a bronze colored tint to the top of the piston and the wrist pin bore. Wiseco's Armor Plating is an abrasion resistant plating that raises the hardness of the aluminum, increases the durability of the ring grooves, prevents micro-welding of the piston rings, reduces carbon buildup and combats corrosion caused by detonation. Wiseco's most popular pistons now include Armor Plating. Skunk2 is proud to introduce its all-new Alpha Series Connecting Rods for Honda's B18C engines.

Alpha Series Rods are forged from select 4340 chromoly steel and feature a straight H-beam design, resulting in the ultimate strength-to-weight ratio. 4340 chromoly is one of the strongest materials available, however, not all 4340 chromoly is the same. As such, Skunk2 relies on extensive material testing and works closely with its foundry to produce high-quality rods at an affordable price. Comprehensive heat-treating, tempering, and shot-peening processes together ensure that each Alpha Series Rod remains consistent and strong.

Finally, each rod is magna-fluxed to ensure integrity and that each process has been completed thoroughly and according to Skunk2's rigid specifications. Skunk2's engineers spent nearly three years developing and testing its straight H-beam rod design. Engineers made use of FEA (Finite Element Analysis) to determine high-stress points and implemented features to reduce wear and increase strength. Skunk2's straight design distributes stress across a larger area when compared to tapered rods, providing additional support where necessary.

Alpha Series Rods are manufactured from two-piece forgings, resulting in optimal grain orientation along the rod cap for increased strength. By orienting the metal's grain in the direction of stress along the rod cap, perpendicular to the stress exerted along the beam, strength is significantly increased. Skunk2's two-piece forgings provide a precision-tight fit between the rod's cap and its beam without resorting to the brittle materials required by other processes.

Alpha Series Rods also feature dual oil passages at their pin ends, providing additional lubrication and cooling, which leads to an even stronger, more durable rod. Unlike other designs, Skunk2's carefully positioned, offset oil passages help deliver lubrication around the entire wrist pin, during each phase of the engine cycle.

Connecting rod bolts endure more stress than any other engine fastener. Each Alpha Series Rod features high-quality, Skunk2-branded, 3/8-inch ARP2000 bolts. ARP2000 rod bolts are forged, heat-treated, precision-machined, and capable of clamping loads as high as 220,000 psi. Precision-machined, bronze wrist pin bushings are also fitted to each Alpha Series Rod for increased wear resistance, and are compatible with most aftermarket pistons without additional machining.

Not all forged H-beam rods are the same. Laser-etched Skunk2 logo for authenticity. Fatter, H-beam design without drastic weight increase. Pin end compatible with most pistons without machining. Dual-pin oil passages for increased lubrication and strength.

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