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Take a deep dive inside the new engine's technology as well as a look at what this new fuel strategy requires in a piston. [READ MORE](https://info.jepistons.com/introducing-jes-2018-ford-coyote-5.0l-pistons) May 11, 2018 | By [Evan Perkins](https://info.jepistons.com/author/evan-perkins) [![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=400&name=LS-02.jpg "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) ,[CHEVY](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/chevy) ,[ENGINE TECH](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/engine-tech) ,[Tech](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/tech) ## [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) **It has become the most popular, most sought-after, and most studied GM engine of the 21st century. Yet we can trace the GM V8 LS family – Gen III and IV – with a nearly straight line right back to the origins of the 265 small-block Chevy that made..** [READ MORE](https://info.jepistons.com/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-the-gm-ls-engine-family) April 17, 2018 | By [Jeff Smith](https://info.jepistons.com/author/jeff-smith) [![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) [![5 Key Tips To Speed Up Your Custom Piston Order!](https://info.jepistons.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JE%20Pistons/TECH/Custom%20Piston%20Tips/001-JE-Custom-piston-order-tips.jpg?width=400&name=001-JE-Custom-piston-order-tips.jpg "5 Key Tips To Speed Up Your Custom Piston Order!")](https://info.jepistons.com/5-key-tips-to-speed-up-your-custom-piston-order) ,[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) ## [5 Key Tips To Speed Up Your Custom Piston Order!](https://info.jepistons.com/5-key-tips-to-speed-up-your-custom-piston-order) *JE has the fastest lead time in the industry on custom pistons, but there are a few ways to make your custom piston experience even quicker! Check out these simple tips that could save tons of time!*No one enjoys waiting. From those excruciating last.. 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