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Old 08-11-2008, 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by gtofreek View Post
To summarize, piston pin offset is the manufacturer's way of reducing stress on reciprocating parts. It permits these parts to be lighter, which results in more efficient manufacture and less power loss in the engine, as well as higher rpm. A complementary result of piston pin offset is reduced piston slap due to the more gradual shift from major to minor thrust. Make mine well done, please.

Here is another question I have.......If the offset in the piston serves two positive purposes, why are the aftermarket performance pistons manufactured without the offset?

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