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Aftermarket blocks, dedicated stroker cranks, and array of piston sizes are pushing the good ol’ Rat to unprecedented stature–and horsepower.* [READ MORE](https://info.jepistons.com/pump-gas-monster-cnc-motorsports-builds-a-582ci-bbc-bottom-end-pt-2) July 9, 2018 | By [Mike Magda](https://info.jepistons.com/author/mike-magda) [![Pump Gas Monster: CNC Motorsports Builds a 582ci BBC Bottom End (PT 1)](https://info.jepistons.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JE%20Pistons/TECH/582%20BBC%20Part%201/001-big-block-chevy-582-build.jpg?width=400&name=001-big-block-chevy-582-build.jpg "Pump Gas Monster: CNC Motorsports Builds a 582ci BBC Bottom End (PT 1)")](https://info.jepistons.com/pump-gas-monster-cnc-motorsports-builds-a-582ci-bbc-bottom-end-pt-1) ,[FEATURES](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/features) ,[ENGINE BUILDS](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/engine-builds) ,[CHEVY](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/chevy) ,[ENGINE TECH](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/engine-tech) ## [Pump Gas Monster: CNC Motorsports Builds a 582ci BBC Bottom End (PT 1)](https://info.jepistons.com/pump-gas-monster-cnc-motorsports-builds-a-582ci-bbc-bottom-end-pt-1) *The big-block Chevy keeps getting bigger. Aftermarket blocks, dedicated stroker cranks, and array of piston sizes are pushing the good ol’ Rat to unprecedented stature–and horsepower.* [READ MORE](https://info.jepistons.com/pump-gas-monster-cnc-motorsports-builds-a-582ci-bbc-bottom-end-pt-1) July 2, 2018 | By [Mike Magda](https://info.jepistons.com/author/mike-magda) [![What is Electroless Nickel Coating for Pistons?](https://info.jepistons.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JE%20Pistons/TECH/EN%20Coatings/001-je-pistons-electroless-nickel-EN-coating.jpg?width=400&name=001-je-pistons-electroless-nickel-EN-coating.jpg "What is Electroless Nickel Coating for Pistons?")](https://info.jepistons.com/what-is-electroless-nickel-coating-for-pistons) ,[PISTONS 101](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/pistons-101) ,[ENGINE TECH](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/engine-tech) ,[Tech](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/tech) ## [What is Electroless Nickel Coating for Pistons?](https://info.jepistons.com/what-is-electroless-nickel-coating-for-pistons) * JE's electroless nickel (EN) coating offers detonation resistance, heat reflection and can help with ring sealing. Check out all of the benefits of this piston technology. * [READ MORE](https://info.jepistons.com/what-is-electroless-nickel-coating-for-pistons) May 25, 2018 | By [Mike Magda](https://info.jepistons.com/author/mike-magda) [![Military Spec: What Is Piston Ring Groove Hard Anodizing?](https://info.jepistons.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JE%20Pistons/TECH/Hard%20Anodize%20/001-JE-Pistons-hard-anodizing-ring-groove.jpg?t=1475023575990&width=400&name=001-JE-Pistons-hard-anodizing-ring-groove.jpg "Military Spec: What Is Piston Ring Groove Hard Anodizing?")](https://info.jepistons.com/what-is-piston-ring-groove-hard-anodizing) ,[PISTONS 101](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/pistons-101) ,[ENGINE TECH](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/engine-tech) ,[Tech](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/tech) ## [Military Spec: What Is Piston Ring Groove Hard Anodizing?](https://info.jepistons.com/what-is-piston-ring-groove-hard-anodizing) *Hard anodizing is a very specific coating with a niche, high-end racing clientele. We explore the technology, its applications, and how OEM manufacturers are utilizing it in production vehicles. * [READ MORE](https://info.jepistons.com/what-is-piston-ring-groove-hard-anodizing) April 10, 2018 | By [Mike Magda](https://info.jepistons.com/author/mike-magda) [![Inside JE's Air-Cooled Porsche Piston Line](https://info.jepistons.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JE%20Pistons/TECH/Air%20Cooled%20Porsche/001-air-cooled-porsche-je-pistons.jpg?width=400&name=001-air-cooled-porsche-je-pistons.jpg "Inside JE's Air-Cooled Porsche Piston Line")](https://info.jepistons.com/je-air-cooled-porsche-pistons) ,[NEW PRODUCTS](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/new-products) ,[ENGINE TECH](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/engine-tech) ,[Tech](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/tech) ,[je-pistons](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/je-pistons) ## [Inside JE's Air-Cooled Porsche Piston Line](https://info.jepistons.com/je-air-cooled-porsche-pistons) *Vintage Porsches are some of the most raced classics on the market and JE has introduced a new line of air-cooled pistons to support the full gamut of vintage 911 chassis. * [READ MORE](https://info.jepistons.com/je-air-cooled-porsche-pistons) January 16, 2018 | By [Mike Magda](https://info.jepistons.com/author/mike-magda) [All posts](https://info.jepistons.com/all) [Next \[fa icon="angle-double-right"\]](https://info.jepistons.com/author/mike-magda/page/2) ### 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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