Hey Sajeev, here’s something that isn’t about actual piston slap! My buddy did a lot of work to his 2003 Baja (SOHC), and I ...

Thanks for your 2023 article on piston slap. Yes, people will always ask that question, whether they drive a classic car or not! If you REALLY want to get to the root of your question of, “Is Piston ...

A:Offsetting the pin is done not for engine longevity, but to reduce audible "piston slap" on cold start-up. The pin is offset towards the piston's major thrust face—that is, the side of the piston ...

Science isn’t fun if we don’t try to break or bend its limits, but sometimes this rebellion doesn’t work. For instance, we don’t make triangular wheels, perforated windshields, or lead pistons for ...