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Read on for more info about the 2018 Masters of Motors award presented by JE Pistons.  [READ MORE](https://info.jepistons.com/dont-miss-your-chance-to-compete-for-the-2018-sema-masters-of-motors-award) October 24, 2018 | By [Evan Perkins](https://info.jepistons.com/author/evan-perkins) [![Meet the 2018 HOT ROD Engine Masters Winners!](https://info.jepistons.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JE%20Pistons/Engine%20Masters%20Coverage/003-engine-masters-JE-pistons-2018.jpg?width=400&name=003-engine-masters-JE-pistons-2018.jpg "Meet the 2018 HOT ROD Engine Masters Winners!")](https://info.jepistons.com/watch-the-engine-masters-live-stream-here) ,[FEATURES](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/features) ,[INTERVIEWS](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/interviews) ,[VIDEOS](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/videos) ,[ENGINE TECH](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/engine-tech) ## [Meet the 2018 HOT ROD Engine Masters Winners!](https://info.jepistons.com/watch-the-engine-masters-live-stream-here) AMSOIL Engine Masters 2018 presented by JE Pistons has concluded and the winners are posted here! [READ MORE](https://info.jepistons.com/watch-the-engine-masters-live-stream-here) October 3, 2018 | By [Evan Perkins](https://info.jepistons.com/author/evan-perkins) [![Video: Disassembling a 1,000HP Drift Engine with Stephan Papadakis](https://info.jepistons.com/hs-fs/hubfs/005-je-pistons-papadakas-engine-tear-down.jpg?width=400&name=005-je-pistons-papadakas-engine-tear-down.jpg "Video: Disassembling a 1,000HP Drift Engine with Stephan Papadakis")](https://info.jepistons.com/video-disassembling-a-1000hp-drift-engine-with-stephan-papadakis) ,[SPORT COMPACT](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/sport-compact) ,[ENGINE BUILDS](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/engine-builds) ,[VIDEOS](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/videos) ## [Video: Disassembling a 1,000HP Drift Engine with Stephan Papadakis](https://info.jepistons.com/video-disassembling-a-1000hp-drift-engine-with-stephan-papadakis) *Stephan Papadakis tears down a 1,000hp Toyota 2AR after four drift events. Follow along in this video as Papadakis shares some speed secrets on how to evaluate an engine, post race. * [READ MORE](https://info.jepistons.com/video-disassembling-a-1000hp-drift-engine-with-stephan-papadakis) September 11, 2018 | By [Evan Perkins](https://info.jepistons.com/author/evan-perkins) [![Video: How to Install Perfect Skirt–Coated Pistons](https://info.jepistons.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JE%20Pistons/TECH/Perfect%20Skirt%20Instructions/006-je-perfect-skirt-instructions.jpg?width=400&name=006-je-perfect-skirt-instructions.jpg "Video: How to Install Perfect Skirt–Coated Pistons")](https://info.jepistons.com/video-how-to-install-perfect-skirt-coated-pistons) ,[NEW PRODUCTS](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/new-products) ,[ENGINE BUILDS](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/engine-builds) ,[PISTONS 101](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/pistons-101) ,[ENGINE TECH](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/engine-tech) ## [Video: How to Install Perfect Skirt–Coated Pistons](https://info.jepistons.com/video-how-to-install-perfect-skirt-coated-pistons) *JE's revolutionary, Perfect Skirt piston coating prevents piston slap and and skirt wear, but requires a few special considerations during installation. Follow along in this step-by-step video as we discuss proper measuring techniques. * [READ MORE](https://info.jepistons.com/video-how-to-install-perfect-skirt-coated-pistons) August 7, 2018 | By [Evan Perkins](https://info.jepistons.com/author/evan-perkins) [\[fa icon="angle-double-left"\] Prev](https://info.jepistons.com/author/evan-perkins/page/2) [All posts](https://info.jepistons.com/all) [Next \[fa icon="angle-double-right"\]](https://info.jepistons.com/author/evan-perkins/page/4) ### Subscribe to Email Updates #### FOLLOW US - - - - MOST POPULAR [![How to Install Motorcycle and ATV Piston Rings](https://info.jepistons.com/hubfs/JE%20Pistons/TECH/How%20to%20Install%20Motorcycle%20Piston%20Rings/je_pistons_install_piston_rings-lead.jpg) How to Install Motorcycle and ATV Piston Rings](https://info.jepistons.com/how-to-install-motorcycle-and-atv-piston-rings) [![Wrist Pin Locks: Different Styles and How To Install Them](https://info.jepistons.com/hubfs/JE%20Pistons/TECH/Wire%20Locks/001-piston-lock-types-installation-techniques.jpg) Wrist Pin Locks: Different Styles and How To Install Them](https://info.jepistons.com/wrist-pin-locks-different-types-and-how-to-install-them) [![Compression Ratio Theory and How to Calculate in Powersports](https://info.jepistons.com/hubfs/JE%20Pistons/TECH/Compression%20Ratio/je_pistons_compression_005-ps.jpg) Compression Ratio Theory and How to Calculate in Powersports](https://info.jepistons.com/compression-ratio-theory-and-how-to-calculate-in-powersports) [![Everything You Wanted to Know About the GM LS Engine Family](https://info.jepistons.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JE%20Pistons/TECH/LS%20Engine%20Family/LS-02.jpg?t=1475023575990&width=349&name=LS-02) Everything You Wanted to Know About the GM LS Engine Family](https://info.jepistons.com/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-the-gm-ls-engine-family) [![Inside The Honda K20C1 (Type R) Cylinder Head With 4 Piston Racing](https://info.jepistons.com/hubfs/JE%20Pistons/TECH/Honda%20k20C1%20Head/001-JE-pistons-honda-k-series-k20C-scanning.jpg) Inside The Honda K20C1 (Type R) Cylinder Head With 4 Piston Racing](https://info.jepistons.com/comparing-hondas-new-k20c-head-to-the-last-ten-k20a-series-) Videos [![JE Pistons Youtube Ad](https://info.jepistons.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Blog/Ads/jepistons-youtube-01.jpg?width=800&name=jepistons-youtube-01.jpg "JE Pistons Youtube Ad")](https://www.youtube.com/user/jepistonsvideos) **JE Pistons**, 10800 Valley View Street, Cypress, California 90630 Copyright © 2026 Race Winning Brands. 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