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ARP Hardware Materials 101

ARP Hardware Materials 101

Anytime that you are upgrading your engine, adding power, increasing boost, etc, it is a MUST to upgrade the fasteners holding your engine together. ARP hardware is an easy choice,...

ARP Hardware Materials 101

Anytime that you are upgrading your engine, adding power, increasing boost, etc, it is a MUST to upgrade the fasteners holding your engine together. ARP hardware is an easy choice,...

The Importance of Oil Catch Cans

It is physically impossible for piston rings to seal 100%, and as a result, ‘blow-by’ occurs. Blow-by describes pressurized gasses that leak into the crankcase from the combustion chamber. Damaged...

The Importance of Oil Catch Cans

It is physically impossible for piston rings to seal 100%, and as a result, ‘blow-by’ occurs. Blow-by describes pressurized gasses that leak into the crankcase from the combustion chamber. Damaged...

Fuel Cell Filling

When exchanging the fuelling system in your vehicle from the factory fuel tank to a higher or lower capacity fuel cell, how you refill the system will change. The following...

Fuel Cell Filling

When exchanging the fuelling system in your vehicle from the factory fuel tank to a higher or lower capacity fuel cell, how you refill the system will change. The following...

Forged vs. Cast Pistons

Forged vs. Cast Pistons

Piston selection is a critical step during the engine build process; pistons are the backbone of any true performance engine. Not only is it crucial to choose the right bore...

Forged vs. Cast Pistons

Piston selection is a critical step during the engine build process; pistons are the backbone of any true performance engine. Not only is it crucial to choose the right bore...

Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)

Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)

Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) is a specialty coating used by CP-Carrillo on specialized ring sets, favored for its finish, which is harder and notably smoother than traditional gas nitride alone,...

Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)

Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) is a specialty coating used by CP-Carrillo on specialized ring sets, favored for its finish, which is harder and notably smoother than traditional gas nitride alone,...

Oil Support Rails (OSR)

Oil Support Rails (OSR)

Oil Support Rails provide a solid oil ring landing surface by bridging the gap created by the wrist pin bore, providing the support necessary to prevent the oil ring from...

Oil Support Rails (OSR)

Oil Support Rails provide a solid oil ring landing surface by bridging the gap created by the wrist pin bore, providing the support necessary to prevent the oil ring from...