I would be interested to know if the material used in OEM and Meteor piston is the same as in the cheap farmertech pistons. I recently used a cross performance kit in a Stihl 076 and the piston and cylinder were of excellent quality and the cylinder port timings were great, however the piston window casting size was almost half the size of OEM and would have strangled the saws power without a lot of grinding. I also recently used a Hyway MS660 top end kit and it was great quality but the cylinder port timings were way off OEM.Ran good though.
Been lots of talk lately of aftermarket parts, specifically cylinders and pistons and honestly some pretty bad pictures of junk! We all see posts of failed stuff and hear some of great experiences. Since joining this site years ago, like most you for some advise, I realized that the market didn’t hold much promise of good quality aftermarket stuff until here lately. Most re-brand the parts, box them up and send them out as there own…. even thought they are made in the same factory to the same spec! You need to know that quality in some are horrible and pretty darn good in others and it’s really about the grade of that quality that is presented to you in the reflection of the price…PERIOD! Pay for lesser quality and receive a lower grade of junk…. some will say.
If you depend on the saw, use OEM. If working on saws is more of a hobby sure give AM a try for fun. My “Huztl” saw keeps chugging along, right now as a loaner saw being used by a pro as I build his. All good points guys but we have to come to reality whether the saw is used for occassional use or as a full time income earning saw.
I know cleaning up the oem cylinder is the best bet, but when i bought the ms660, it had an aftermarket cylinder on it, so i dont have the oem cylinder. Our cylinder assembly is NiSiC coated with ductile iron piston rings to make it durable and the cylinder assembly of for Husqvarna chainsaw parts includes piston, rings, piston pin, circlips and cylinder. The Stihl 361 – MS361 Chainsaw piston and cylinder rebuild kit features a brand new Meteor piston and Nikasil plated cylinder for the Stihl MS361 chainsaw.
The Chainsawr’s aftermarket piston and cylinder kits are the perfect combination of quality and economy. We feel there are 2 problems that affect aftermarket parts in general but especially cylinders. Then the untrained consumer blames it on the new parts, and the aftermarket parts gain undeserved bad reputation.
best aftermarket chainsaw piston Related Question:
What are Stihl chainsaw pistons made of?
The materials we use for cylinder manufacturing are aluminum, cast of nikasil which are well suited to mass production and the ductile ring (FCD) effective in minimizing friction and reducing heat.
Are Meteor Pistons any good?
Meteor pistons are the best AM piston on the market. Most of the guys I know including myself use them. Highly recommend.
Where are Hyway pistons made?
ABOUT HYWAY Based in Taiwan, we engineer and manufacture aftermarket parts to fit Stihl, Husqvarna and Partner chainsaw and cut-off saw. We specialize in Nikasil cylinder and pistons kits.
Where are meteor cylinders made?
New ORIGINAL cylinder kit Meteor Piston . Meteor Piston – Made in ITALY !
Are magnesium Pistons good?
The die-casting process with magnesium allows for excellent dimensional accuracy which is very important when building an engine within high tolerances, and thin walls can be used where required to reduce weight. It also has good attenuation properties to help with vibration too.
Does Stihl use Nikasil?
High quality Nikasil plated – 44.7mm bore. Fits models: Stihl MS260, 026.
What are chainsaw cylinders made of?
Harder than steel, Silicon Carbide (a very hard ceramic) is dissolved in nickel and then electroplated onto the cylinder bore. This is the process used by Formula One race car engine cylinders. They undergo extreme usage, so you know it’s a process that is good for small engines.
Do Meteor pistons come with caber rings?
Brand new 44mm Meteor piston kit. Fits Stihl chainsaw model 026. The kit includes piston, Caber rings, wrist pin, and circlips. This is a high quality piston kit that comes with a FULL 1 YEAR FREE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY against manufacturer defects!
Are there titanium pistons?
Not nearly as expensive as titanium. We have run titanium pistons in some military high altitude aircraft with multi-stage turbos running at fairly high pressure ratios. You just need to have the $$ and will to develop whats needed.
Why is magnesium used in race cars?
Magnesium is attractive for use on racing machines because of its low density of 1.8—this means that a given volume of this metal weighs only 1.8 times more than an equal volume of water. Iron and steel each have a density of 7.8 and aluminum has a density of 2.8, so the desirability of mag is understandable.
What are high performance pistons made of?
Cast pistons are made with the use of large, specialized equipment made up of a mold where the mixture of aluminum, alloys and silicone are poured to create the piston’s shape. Forged pistons employ a single lump of billet alloy which is stamped by the use of a die.
Why are pistons made from aluminum?
Aluminium alloys are the preferred material for pistons both in gasoline and diesel engines due to their specific characteristics: low density, high thermal conductivity, simple net-shape fabrication techniques (casting and forging), easy machinability, high reliability and very good recycling characteristics.
Is there a titanium engine?
In the automotive industry, titanium and its alloys are used for high strength, low density, and low modulus, and they are excellent at resisting corrosion and oxidation. Valve springs, retainers, and connecting rods are some of the internal combustion engine components that are made of titanium.