From past threads I have seen some of you guys asking for pictures of SwainTech coated pistons. So here are some pictures of my new 88mm CP pistons that received a top gold coat and pc9 coat on the side skirts. For more info, you can check out the site at http://www.swaintech.com/race.html





From recent calculations, if yellow graphics make a car fast... I am led to believe a yellow topped pistons should produce another 200 to the wheels at least

 

Your pistons look like bumble bees!!! Looks really nice. Only if cylinder heads were clear... I know that the coating on the skirt is to prevent friction, but what exactly does the yellow/gold piston domes do?

 

Sweet. Since they cost a little more, I take it the gold coat and PC-9 are better than their TBC and poly moly?

 

sweet... it is like a jun yellow scheme... you should get an easy 250whp more.



BTW whats the price if you dont mind me asking.

 

The coatings run 180 for 4 pistons. The car has been tuned on the old set up and put out 340whp at 14psi. The turbo will be replaced soon, i should be in the 400s soon.

 

Cool pics
They have the same top coating available in stock appearing (Silver) for some stealth. Good coater, I just wish their exhaust manifold coatings were some other color than white.

 

I will be doing this the week after next with my ENDYN pistons. Can anyone get a deal with SwainTech going?

 

I'm going to see if I can do a group buy type thing with Swain Tech. We will see.

 

Argh ... I forgot to say your piston domes and skirts look bad ***! Good luck!

 

those are some nice looking pistons

 

top coating reduces detonation...more like takes some of the brunt of detonation. i had my pistons coated at hpc coatings..it was cheaper, diff colors but they work.

 

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how long does the coating last?

 

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How much?

 

charlie, i believe it was 120 when i had them coated. its worth the price wether u choose swain , hpc, polydyne.whatever.

i believe the porcelain actually lasts as long as the motor will. no sense in spraying somethin that would just disentegrate.

 

yea DPR have been using swain for years...

anthony wtf are u doing.. i though u were selling her??? u building a new block or just rebuild your built block again..