Kanter Coated Pistons

Kanter Auto offers coated engine pistons for hundreds of applications, including many Ford, Mercury, Cadillac, Oldsmobile, Jeep, Willys, Chevrolet, Chrysler, DeSoto, Dodge, Plymouth, Buick, Pontiac, and American Motors vehicles from the 1940s, '50s, '60s, and '70s. These cast aluminum replacements feature a high performance, anti-friction coating designed to extend engine life, reduce scuffing, and improve sealing. This coating is applied using an advanced process that minimizes blow-by and noise, especially during cold starts. The coating can be beneficial for classic and high performance vehicles, particularly those with a history of overheating, detonation, or scuffing.

Benefits of coated pistons:

* The anti-friction coating prevents the piston from scuffing against the cylinder wall, which is particularly helpful during cold starts when oil is not yet fully circulated
* By reducing friction and wear, the coating helps to prolong the life of the piston and other engine components
* The coating contributes to better cylinder sealing, leading to more efficient engine performance
* The tighter clearances allowed by the coating help to reduce piston noise that can occur when an engine is cold
* These pistons can be installed without modifying the existing cylinder wall clearance, making them a direct replacement in most cases
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