Trend Introduces First Economical DLC-coated Piston Pin Program
Warren Michigan: Conclusive data shows that DLC coatings (diamond-like carbon) extend the life of piston pins by a factor of four or more—virtually eliminating pin-bore troubles. Coated pins in Pro Stock drag cars now last 32 miles instead of 8 and Cup cars, whose uncoated pins could barely complete a race without sustaining piston pin galling and subsequent loss of power, now run three and four races without concern.
Until today, the chief disadvantage of the coated pin has been its price—the average cost of which has been $52 (pin and coating). But now Trend Performance, the sole supplier of pins to Diamond Pistons, has slashed costs to around $42 each on selected popular sizes because of volume.
Not only is Trend making DLC-coated pins in five popular sizes affordable but also the piston pins are being offered in H13, a premium Sprint Cup quality tool steel. The popular sizes are as follows:
- 0.927in x 0.185in wall x 2.500in long
- 0.927in x 0.185in wall x 2.750in long
- 0.927in x 0.185in wall x 2.950in long
- 0.990in x 0.185in wall x 2.750in long
- 0.990in x 0.185in wall x 2.930in long
These new coated premium pins, which are marked by batch numbers, are now available for immediate delivery.
For further information contact:
Trend Performance 23444 Schoenherr, Warren, MI 48089 Telephone (586) 447-0400 (Saso Antovski) or e-mail: Santovski@TrendPerform.comFor latest offerings, visit www.trendperform.com
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