What material are these pistons made from and why is it important?

These pistons are forged from 2618 aluminum. This material is chosen for its high tensile strength, which is essential for handling the extreme pressures and temperatures found in high-performance and racing engines.

What is the Forged Side Relief (FSR) design?

The FSR design is a proprietary JE Pistons feature that uses a reduced skirt width and a shorter wrist pin. This helps to minimize friction and power loss while also saving weight, contributing to overall engine efficiency and performance.

Are any special coatings or grooves included with these pistons?

Depending on the specific application, these pistons may include an accumulator groove to help reduce combustion gas pressure and improve ring seal. Some applications also feature a skirt coating to reduce friction and wear on the piston skirts and cylinder walls, which can also help reduce operating noise.

JE Pistons BBF Forged Piston Set 257667

Name: JE Pistons BBF M-6049-SCJ FT Set of 8 Pistons
Brand: JE Pistons
SKU: je-pistons-je-pistons-bbf-m-6049-scj-ft-set-of-8-pistons-t14-295623
Price: 975.74 USD
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JE Pistons BBF M-6049-SCJ FT Set of 8 Pistons

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JE Pistons BBF M-6049-SCJ FT Set of 8 Pistons. Forged from 2618 aluminum for high-demand performance.

Key Features

Set includes 8 forged pistons for the BBF engine.
Constructed from 2618 aluminum for high tensile strength in performance applications.
Features JE Pistons' proprietary Forged Side Relief (FSR) design to minimize friction and save weight.
Includes a flat top piston design.
Pistons have a 4.500 inch bore and a 0.990 inch pin diameter.
Made 100% in the USA.

This piston set is designed for the BBF engine. Please verify compatibility with your specific engine build.

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Product Details

When you're building a serious performance engine, the pistons are a critical component. This JE Pistons BBF M-6049-SCJ FT set gives you eight forged pistons, ready to handle the demands of a high-performance application. They're made from 2618 aluminum, a material chosen for its high tensile strength, which is exactly what you need when you're pushing an engine hard.

JE Pistons has been in the game for over 75 years, and they build these pistons right here in the USA. They use a proprietary Forged Side Relief (FSR) design, which helps reduce friction and power loss by using a narrower skirt and a shorter wrist pin, saving weight too. Depending on the specific application, you might also find an accumulator groove to help manage combustion gas pressure, leading to better ring seal and consistent power. Some applications also include a skirt coating to further reduce friction and wear on the piston skirts and cylinder walls, which can also help quiet things down a bit.

This set is designed specifically for the BBF engine and includes pistons with a flat top, a 4.500-inch bore, and a 0.990-inch pin. Keep in mind these are not CARB approved and cannot be shipped to California. If you're looking for pistons that are built tough and proven in racing, this set from JE Pistons is a solid choice.