Another type of coating that may be applied to the piston is a ceramic coating, which is typically used on the crown of the piston. This coating is designed to reflect heat back into the combustion chamber, which helps to reduce the amount of heat transferred into the...
This design optimizes the material’s load-bearing capacity while minimizing its mass, which is critical to engine performance. Just like the piston, reducing the weight of the connecting rod is of paramount importance. A lighter connecting rod helps improve...