More from 'Mike Magda'

JE's patented Perfect Skirt coating makes piston slap, false knock, and cold-star wear a thing of the past. It also conforms to the shape of the bore.

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.

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.

Hard anodizing is a very specific coating with a niche, high-end racing clientele. We explore the technology, its applications, and how OEM manufacturers beginning to utilize it in production vehicles.

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.

JE has introduced a new line of air-cooled pistons to support the full gamut of vintage, air-cooled Porsche 911 chassis.

All the combustion pressure and boost in the world is useless if you can't seal it. JE's Pro Seal MLS gaskets are an evolution in headgasket design.

Tips, tricks, and technique to install wire locks in high performance pistons.

JE Pistons offers shelf parts and customs for vintage motorcycles such as the CB750, as well as high compression and turbo pistons for ZX14s and Hyabusas.

Different strokes for different folks. Choosing different stroker cranks for an LS engine can drastically effect service life. Here's the skinny on picking the perfect combo for your next build.