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Understanding and selecting the right skirt design can be worth horsepower and longevity for your engine. * [READ MORE](https://info.jepistons.com/understanding-piston-skirt-design) November 14, 2017 | By [John Baechtel](https://info.jepistons.com/author/john-baechtel) [![JE's Patented Perfect Skirt Coating Is A Breakthrough In Piston Technology](https://info.jepistons.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JE%20Pistons/TECH/Perfect%20Skirt/001-je-perfect-skirt-piston-coating.jpg?width=400&name=001-je-perfect-skirt-piston-coating.jpg "JE's Patented Perfect Skirt Coating Is A Breakthrough In Piston Technology")](https://info.jepistons.com/perfectskirt) ,[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) ## [JE's Patented Perfect Skirt Coating Is A Breakthrough In Piston Technology](https://info.jepistons.com/perfectskirt) *JE's revolutionary, patented Perfect Skirt coating makes piston slap, false knock, and cold-start wear a thing of the past. 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New offerings include CRF450R, CRF250R, and KX250F* [READ MORE](https://info.jepistons.com/pro-series-pistons-an-upgrade-for-your-new-model-dirt-bike) October 31, 2017 | By [Kevin Bailey](https://info.jepistons.com/author/kevin-bailey) [![2618 vs. 4032 Piston Material Differences](https://info.jepistons.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JE%20Pistons/TECH/2618%20vs%204032%20piston%20alloys/001-forged-piston-2618-vs-4032-aluminum-alloys.jpg?width=400&name=001-forged-piston-2618-vs-4032-aluminum-alloys.jpg "2618 vs. 4032 Piston Material Differences")](https://info.jepistons.com/2618-vs.-4032-material-differences) ,[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) ## [2618 vs. 4032 Piston Material Differences](https://info.jepistons.com/2618-vs.-4032-material-differences) *Before a single machining operation is performed, the perfect aluminum alloy must be selected. 2618 and 4032, the two most prolific piston materials, have a long list of differences that make them best-suited for specific applications. * [READ MORE](https://info.jepistons.com/2618-vs.-4032-material-differences) October 12, 2017 | By [Jeff Smith](https://info.jepistons.com/author/jeff-smith) [![Bead Blasting Billet Pistons for Extra Strength](https://info.jepistons.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JE%20Pistons/TECH/Blasted%20Pistons/008-JE-pistons-bead-blasting-billet-forged.jpg?width=400&name=008-JE-pistons-bead-blasting-billet-forged.jpg "Bead Blasting Billet Pistons for Extra Strength")](https://info.jepistons.com/bead-blasting-billet-pistons-for-extra-strength) ,[PISTONS 101](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/pistons-101) ,[ENGINE TECH](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/engine-tech) ## [Bead Blasting Billet Pistons for Extra Strength](https://info.jepistons.com/bead-blasting-billet-pistons-for-extra-strength) *Bead blasting the bottom surface of billet pistons helps to eliminate stress risers and makes for a more robust foundation. * [READ MORE](https://info.jepistons.com/bead-blasting-billet-pistons-for-extra-strength) September 18, 2017 | By [Mike Magda](https://info.jepistons.com/author/mike-magda) [\[fa icon="angle-double-left"\] Prev](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/pistons-101/page/5) [All posts](https://info.jepistons.com/all) [Next \[fa icon="angle-double-right"\]](https://info.jepistons.com/topic/pistons-101/page/7) ### 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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