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Old 07-04-2012, 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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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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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
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Anything forged is stronger, unless it's currency!!

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Anything forged is stronger, unless it's currency!!

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Haha! Alright mate, gotcha!
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