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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 02:30 PM
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As most of you know by some of the posts i have posted in threads, im 16 and training to be a mechanic (always been interested in cars) whats the difference between a normal piston and a forged piston?

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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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Normal pistons are cast (manufacturing process) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casting

Forged pistons are forged (manufacturing process) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forging

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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by GVK.
Normal pistons are cast (manufacturing process) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casting

Forged pistons are forged (manufacturing process) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forging
Cheers fella, all understood now
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 04:37 PM
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Anything forged is stronger, unless it's currency!!

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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by focusv8
Anything forged is stronger, unless it's currency!!

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Haha! Alright mate, gotcha!
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