View Full Version : Dome Pistons - Why
jreiley
08-11-2009, 04:00 AM
Is there any advantage to using dome style pistons?
chevyfireball
08-11-2009, 04:08 AM
More compression?
hammertime
08-11-2009, 05:25 AM
More compression ... in the past we've cut the heads a long ways and keep a flatter piston to get better flame travel
oldandtired
08-11-2009, 06:05 AM
More compression ... in the past we've cut the heads a long ways and keep a flatter piston to get better flame travel
I love the BIg Chief stuff!!
Dave
ARUSSELL
08-11-2009, 06:43 AM
in the high end markets, Pro Stock and Nascar Cup, the cylinder head chambers are getting smaller with shallower valve angles. This alows either a flat top piston or a dished piston to keep the compression up and still get good quench and flame travel.
signsbyesa
08-11-2009, 07:28 AM
yep, acomplish the high compression with a flat piston and make
the chamber small, but for those with large chambers can use the
dome to fill the chamber, but flats are a better plan to get high
compression, good luck :wink:
cepx111
08-13-2009, 09:45 PM
Is there any advantage to using dome style pistons?
They look cool as hell.
zipper06
08-13-2009, 10:12 PM
Is there any advantage to using dome style pistons?
They look cool as hell.
HaHa, LMAO, i've never seen a dome piston in a running motor.
Zip.
curtisreed
08-14-2009, 04:11 AM
Is there any advantage to using dome style pistons?
They look cool as hell.
HaHa, LMAO, i've never seen a dome piston in a running motor.
Zip.
I've seen a few in previously running motors moments later. :oops: :oops:
Curtis