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Each engine in each category is different, requiring unique piston engineering and design. Pistons have evolved well beyond machining a.. [READ MORE](https://info.jepistons.com/a-reference-guide-to-je-powersports-piston-and-ring-markings) February 27, 2018 | By [Kevin Bailey](https://info.jepistons.com/author/kevin-bailey) [![Different Wrist Pin Oiling Styles Explained](https://info.jepistons.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JE%20Pistons/TECH/Wrist%20Pin%20Oiling/001-je-pistons-wrist-pin-oiling-styles.jpg?width=400&name=001-je-pistons-wrist-pin-oiling-styles.jpg "Different Wrist Pin Oiling Styles Explained")](https://info.jepistons.com/wrist-pin-oiling-styles-explained) ,[PISTONS 101](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/pistons-101) ,[Tech](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/tech) ## [Different Wrist Pin Oiling Styles Explained](https://info.jepistons.com/wrist-pin-oiling-styles-explained) *Wrist pins have one of the hardest jobs in an engine, carrying tremendous loads from combustion, then trying to slow down rapidly accelerating pistons and send them back the other direction. Proper wrist pin oiling is essential to keeping them..* [READ MORE](https://info.jepistons.com/wrist-pin-oiling-styles-explained) February 15, 2018 | By [Jeff Smith](https://info.jepistons.com/author/jeff-smith) [![Secret Sauce: Explaining JE's Custom Ring Services](https://info.jepistons.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JE%20Pistons/TECH/Custom%20Ring%20Services/001-JE-custom-piston-ring-services.jpg?width=400&name=001-JE-custom-piston-ring-services.jpg "Secret Sauce: Explaining JE's Custom Ring Services")](https://info.jepistons.com/je-custom-piston-ring-services-pro-seal) ,[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) ## [Secret Sauce: Explaining JE's Custom Ring Services](https://info.jepistons.com/je-custom-piston-ring-services-pro-seal) *Piston rings play a vital role in engine operation and there are a plethora of variations in design, materials, coatings, and thicknesses to make them perform at a whole new level.* [READ MORE](https://info.jepistons.com/je-custom-piston-ring-services-pro-seal) February 8, 2018 | By [Stephen Kim](https://info.jepistons.com/author/stephen-kim) [![Understanding the Differences Between Boosted And Naturally Aspirated Piston Designs](https://info.jepistons.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TECH/FI_VS_NA_LS/LS_ASYM_FEA.jpeg?t=1475023575990&width=400&name=LS_ASYM_FEA.jpeg "Understanding the Differences Between Boosted And Naturally Aspirated Piston Designs")](https://info.jepistons.com/understanding-the-differences-between-boosted-and-naturally-aspirated-piston-designs) ,[PISTONS 101](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/pistons-101) ,[Tech](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/tech) ## [Understanding the Differences Between Boosted And Naturally Aspirated Piston Designs](https://info.jepistons.com/understanding-the-differences-between-boosted-and-naturally-aspirated-piston-designs) *Just as two camshafts that look similar can serve vastly different needs, the same concept applies to naturally aspirated and boosted pistons. We explain the design theory of both.* [READ MORE](https://info.jepistons.com/understanding-the-differences-between-boosted-and-naturally-aspirated-piston-designs) January 23, 2018 | By [Stephen Kim](https://info.jepistons.com/author/stephen-kim) [![Forged Versus Cast Pistons: What's the Difference?](https://info.jepistons.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JE%20Pistons/TECH/Forged%20Vs%20Cast/IMG_9747.jpg?width=400&name=IMG_9747.jpg "Forged Versus Cast Pistons: What's the Difference?")](https://info.jepistons.com/forged-versus-cast-pistons-whats-the-difference) ,[PISTONS 101](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/pistons-101) ,[Tech](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/tech) ## [Forged Versus Cast Pistons: What's the Difference?](https://info.jepistons.com/forged-versus-cast-pistons-whats-the-difference) *We take a look at the difference between forged and cast pistons, and why forged parts are stronger and more reliable.* [READ MORE](https://info.jepistons.com/forged-versus-cast-pistons-whats-the-difference) November 23, 2017 | By [Chris Cooksey](https://info.jepistons.com/author/chris-cooksey) [\[fa icon="angle-double-left"\] Prev](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/pistons-101/page/4) [All posts](https://info.jepistons.com/all) [Next \[fa icon="angle-double-right"\]](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/pistons-101/page/6) ### 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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