7 best piston manufacturers

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Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

The piston in an internal combustion engine absorbs all of the explosion energy of the air / fuel mixture. Therefore, very strict requirements are imposed on the part. Over the years, the pistons wear out, going beyond the tolerances allowed by the car factory. Sometimes it is necessary to open the engine due to valve breakdowns or leakage. In some cases, one or all of the pistons need to be replaced. Today, more than a dozen manufacturers sell their products in the domestic market. However, not all pistons are suitable for installation in a powertrain. The advice of our experts will help motorists choose the most reliable and durable parts.

About the choice of pistons

Piston dimensions. One of the main technical characteristics is the piston diameter. It is selected taking into account the output in the cylinder. If there are no problems with the cylinder, then pistons with the sizes recommended by the car manufacturer are selected. To determine the diameter of a cylinder, a tool called a bore gauge is used. The measurement is carried out in 4 belts, and two planes are also measured. When a cylinder bore is required, then a piston is selected for a new diameter. The clearance between the piston and the cylinder in a new engine ranges from 0.05 to 0.07 mm, the maximum value during operation should not exceed 0.15 mm.

Classification of pistons. Since each oversize requires a certain piston diameter, there are 5 classes. They are designated by letters of the Latin alphabet from A to E. The change in diameter from class to class occurs by 0.01 mm. A similar gradation goes along the diameter of the hole under the piston pin. Only the difference between adjacent classes is 0.004 mm, and the marking is carried out in numbers. Information about the repair piston is applied to the piston crown in the form of digital and letter markings.

Piston weight. The most important point in the selection of pistons is their mass. This is especially true when one of the pistons changes. Each model has certain tolerances, but this largely depends on the type of motor. Experts recommend revising the piston pins before adjusting the piston mass, after which work kits can be made.

  1. The tightest tolerances for high-powered powertrains, which are installed on sports cars. The difference in weight is from 0.01 to 1 g.
  2. In most foreign cars and domestic passenger cars, the weight of the pistons may differ by 1-2 g.
  3. For low-speed engines of SUVs and commercial vehicles (GAZelle, UAZ), a breakdown of 3-4 g is allowed.
  4. Tractor engines can boast of the largest tolerances (up to 10 g).

We have selected the top 7 piston manufacturers for our review. These companies successfully sell their products on the Russian market. When allocating seats, the editorial board of the magazine studied the opinion of experts and took into account the reviews of domestic motorists.

Rating of the best piston manufacturers

Nomination a place manufacturer rating
Rating of the best piston manufacturers 1 AUTOWELT 5.0
2 Frenkit 4.9
3 TEIKIN 4.8
4 Yenmak 4.7
5 Nural 4.6
6 Motordetal-Kostroma 4.5
7 STI 4.4

AUTOWELT

Rating: 5.0

AUTOWELT

The young German company AUTOWELT managed to win the trust of Russian motorists. Since its inception (2000), the manufacturer has mastered a wide range of spare parts for European, Japanese and Korean cars. The company managed to achieve success on the market thanks to close cooperation with such well-known companies as RIKEN, Daido Meta, etc. Experts noted the high quality of the parts and the rich assortment of parts. The brand offers consumers over 5000 items. In the catalog you can find pistons, camshafts, liners, timing chain tensioners, gaskets and much more. The company's employees promptly respond to changes in the market by developing new products.

Russian motor repairers note the reliability and durability of AUTOWELT parts. Complaints from customers are very rare.

Advantages

  • high quality;
  • rich assortment;
  • reliability;
  • affordable price.

disadvantages

  • not found.

Frenkit

Rating: 4.9

Frenkit

The Spanish company Frenkit specializes in the production of brake components for passenger cars. Pistons also cause genuine interest among domestic motorists. Experts attribute this fact to the high quality workmanship and durability of the parts. All brand products are certified in accordance with the requirements of the international standard ISO 9001. The catalog contains spare parts for a wide range of cars, from European to Russian. A convenient online catalog has been developed for Russian-speaking consumers; you can download a PDF version or an electronic version. The brand ranks second in the review.

Users in the reviews report that they installed both pistons and repair kits in their cars. It is very easy to pick up a part, and the price of the products is adequate.

Advantages

  • high quality;
  • acceptable price;
  • exact dimensions;
  • durability.

disadvantages

  • not found.

TEIKIN

Rating: 4.8

TEIKIN

The TEIKIN brand entered the auto parts market in 1974. It belongs to the Indonesian company PT. EDICO UTAMA. Initially, it was planned to work only in the Asian region, and parts were produced for Japanese and Korean cars. However, over time, products began to be supplied to Europe and America, and the model range was replenished with cars Ford. Today the company operates in 35 countries located on 5 continents. The quality of the products is confirmed by ISO / TS 16949: 2002 certificates, but the brand cannot yet boast of conveyor assembly. The catalog contains pistons, liners, gaskets and other auto components.

Users find TEIKIN parts to be a great alternative to the original. By the way, online stores often send TEIKIN instead of original pistons.

Advantages

  • high quality;
  • a wide range of;
  • reliability;
  • high-quality processing.

disadvantages

  • parts are often passed off as the original.

Yenmak

Rating: 4.7

Yenmak

The Turkish company Yenmak was established in 1965 with the aim of developing and manufacturing engine parts. The first product was the liner. A little later, the manufacturer mastered pistons and cylinders. The range has now been expanded with liners and piston rings. The company owns two factories located in Turkey. Experts note the modern equipment of enterprises, the use of the best materials and raw materials. The quality of the products complies with the ISO 9001 standard. About 62% of auto parts are exported, mainly the USA, France and Germany. The brand deservedly gets into our review.

Domestic motorists faced Yenmak pistons. Most of the reviews are positive, but there are cases of their failure immediately after a major overhaul.

Advantages

  • European quality;
  • careful selection of raw materials;
  • modern equipment;
  • reasonable prices.

disadvantages

  • defective pistons come across.

Nural

Rating: 4.6

Nural

The Nural brand boasts the most high-tech production in Europe. It owes its appearance in Turkey to the American concern Federal-Mogul, which built two modern enterprises in Izmit and Arslanbey. Brand products are supplied not only to Turkish car factories Ford – Otosan, Andolu – Isuzu, Oyak – Renault, Tofas – Fiat, but also a number of well-known giants Audi, BMW, Caterpillar, Deutz, Ford, GM, Mercedes – Benz, Nissan, Volkswagen. All of it passes 100% control. Both factories have successfully passed certification according to international quality standards DIN EN ISO 9001, QS 9000.

Experts and ordinary users alike appreciate the combination of price and quality of Nural pistons. Although the brand is still little known in our country.

Advantages

  • European quality;
  • modern production;
  • strict quality control;
  • affordable prices.

disadvantages

  • the products are not widespread in Russia.

Motordetal-Kostroma

Rating: 4.5

Motordetal-Kostroma

On July 13, 1967, the Soviet government signed a decree on the construction of a plant for liners, pistons and piston pins in Kostroma. The first parts were manufactured for the Ulyanovsk and Zavolzhsk motor plants. The company developed rapidly, supplying new sets of pistons, sleeves and pins to the conveyors of the Minsk Motor Plant, Rybinsk Motors OJSC, Altaytal OJSC. In 1996, the production of spare parts for MAN trucks, Mercedes, IVECO, Volvo, Renault began. The products received the ISO 9001 quality certificate, and in 2015 the brand became an official supplier Ford. According to experts, the manufacturer managed to achieve high quality pistons due to the timely modernization of equipment and technologies.

Users have no complaints about product quality. Only the assortment leaves much to be desired.

Advantages

  • high quality;
  • modern production;
  • reliability;
  • affordable price.

disadvantages

  • modest assortment.

STI

Rating: 4.4

STI

For more than 30 years, the Togliatti enterprise STI has been designing, fine-tuning and manufacturing engine parts. Experts note the originality of technical solutions, thorough study of new models. The manufacturer's catalog contains motor kits, crankshafts, camshafts, pistons, connecting rods and other parts. The partners of the company are Russian auto repair and tuning services. The brand is at the end of our review, as product quality still needs to be improved.

Domestic motorists on the forums are actively discussing the reliability and durability of STI pistons. Complaints come mainly for a short service life. Sometimes cracks appear in the pistons, there are cases of increased consumption of gasoline on the Lada car after overhaul.

Advantages

  • affordable prices;
  • own developments;
  • advanced technology;
  • modern equipment.

disadvantages

  • unstable quality;
  • modest assortment.


Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

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