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Hypatec is a high quality performance piston. Hypatec pistons are all manufactured from 11-13% silicon alloy combined with T6 heat treatment to create a piston that is stronger than many other pistons. Plus, every Hypatec piston is manufactured utilising state of the art CAD/CNC diamond tipped machinery. The end result being a piston that can withstand the severe loads associated with today's performance engines.
High silicon alloy is the preferred material for most cast pistons because it provides greater strength and greater scuff and seizure resistance. The silicon acts as small insulators, repelling the heat created in the combustion chamber, allowing the combustion chamber to retain its heat, creating a more efficient combustion process while the piston actually runs cooler.
Hypatec pistons are heat treated using the T6 heat treatment process. This is a specialist process which is performed in two stages. During the first stage the piston is heated to 500C for 9 hours and then water quenched to create a single phase alloy. The second stage involves heating the piston to 180C for 10 hours and then allowing it to air cool. As a result, the alloy hardens to form a copper aluminium crystal, CuAI2. It is the formation of these crystals that give the alloy its strength.
Hypatec pistons are manufactured by original equipment piston manufacturers. Because Hypatec pistons are developed directly from the needs of engine manufacturers, the latest design features are used in many Hypatec pistons. These developments include; anodizing, alfin inserts, ceramic fibre squeeze casting and gallery cooling. They are all original equipment developments and are included in the Hypatec piston range for the aftermarket.
When Hastings invented the revolutionary Flex-Vent oil ring in 1956, a new era in piston ring technology began. It all started with the introduction of FordÆs first V8 engine in 1932. The one-piece cast iron oil ring was not suitable and no other manufacturer had developed an oil ring that could control the oil in this new high compression engine. Hastings developed the then Steel-Vent oil ring and won immediate acceptance by Ford and the aftermarket as the only piston ring to use for proper oil control in FordÆs first V8 engine. Today, the Flex-Vent oil ring has become the international standard in low friction and high efficiency oil control, unmatched in quality and performance. Hastings also offers the broadest selection of moly, chrome and cast iron compression rings with over nine different compression ring profile designs. Hastings advanced engineering provides intricate compression ring and groove combinations that are motor engineered (matched) to meet the unique operating conditions for each particular engine. Only Hastings can guarantee the right piston ring combination for every engine application. Hastings compression rings, together with Flex-Vent oil rings provide the ultimate piston ring set. Other manufacturers attempt to play catch up and emulate Hastings original patented design but with nearly a 50 year head start, Hastings has perfected the piston ring development process beyond reproach. ThatÆs why the worlds biggest engine manufacturers: Chrysler, Ford, GM and Honda all specify Hastings as their piston ring of choice.
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Hypatec Holden Commodore VR L27 3.8-litre V6 6-cylinder pistons set 0.30" and Hastings Holden Commodore VR-VY 3.8 V6 Moly Piston Rings 0.030" oversize
