What material are these JE Pistons made from?

These pistons are forged in the USA using 2618 aluminum. This material is chosen for its high tensile strength, which is necessary for high-demand performance applications.

What is the purpose of the Forged Side Relief (FSR) design?

The FSR design helps to minimize friction and power loss. It achieves this through a reduced skirt width and a shorter wrist pin, which also contributes to saving weight.

Are these pistons compatible with all 454 BBC engines?

This set is designed for 454 BBC engines with a 4.610 inch bore. It's important to verify that your specific engine configuration matches these specifications, as well as checking the manufacturer's fitment data.

JE Pistons 454BBC FT -3cc Set of 8 Pistons 281960

Name: JE Pistons 454BBC FT -3cc Set of 8 Pistons
Brand: JE Pistons
SKU: je-pistons-je-pistons-454bbc-ft-3cc-set-of-8-pistons-t14-295857
Price: 1052.79 USD
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JE Pistons 454BBC FT -3cc Set of 8 Pistons

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JE Pistons 454BBC FT -3cc Set of 8 Pistons. Forged in the USA for high-demand performance applications.

Key Features

Fits 454 BBC engines with a 4.610 inch bore.
Set includes 8 flat-top pistons with a -3cc volume.
Forged in the USA using 2618 aluminum for high tensile strength.
Features proprietary Forged Side Relief (FSR) design to minimize friction and power loss.
May include an accumulator groove to improve ring seal and reduce fluttering.
Skirt coating (application dependent) reduces friction, wear, and operating noise.

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Product Details

JE Pistons is known for its forged racing pistons, bringing over 75 years of experience to domestic engine builds. This set of 8 JE Pistons 454BBC FT pistons is designed for high-demand performance applications, specifically for a 454 BBC engine with a 4.610 inch bore. They are forged in the USA using 2618 aluminum, which offers the high tensile strength needed for demanding builds.

These pistons feature a proprietary Forged Side Relief (FSR) design that helps minimize friction and power loss by using a reduced skirt width and a shorter wrist pin, saving weight. Depending on the specific application, they may also include an accumulator groove to help reduce combustion gas pressure, which can improve ring seal and maintain consistent power. A skirt coating, also application-dependent, further reduces friction and wear on the piston skirts and cylinder walls, contributing to quieter operation.

Each piston is engineered and machined 100% in the USA, tailored for specific engine and use applications to optimize performance and durability. This set includes 8 flat-top pistons with a -3cc volume, a 4.610 inch bore, a 1.120 inch compression distance, and a 0.990 inch wrist pin. Please note that these pistons are not CARB approved and cannot be shipped to California.