I am not pretty sure but it is to run the engine.
There are ( 8 PISTONS ) in a V8 engine
Either steel or aluminum, or both, could be used to make engine pistons. Aluminum is lighter but not as strong.
Wiseco pistons are used in bikes, such as dirt bikes or for off roading. Wiseco carry a very wide range of pistons, suitable for use in any bike or form of marine transport.
The main inside the engine pistons are made of aluminum or in some heavy diesels steel Clutch cylinder pistons can be made of plastic Brake pistons can be made of all three
Dome Pistons are used in 2 stroke engines.
slimeballs. they can be used for sticky pistons.
The most common material used for automotive pistons is an aluminum alloy.
no, but there is going to be pistons introduced in the future which could be used as a flatener, also, there is already a pistons mod out, so there will be "flateners" coming soon
Depending on what the engine was used for, most likely dish top pistons. But flat tops ARE possible.
It may not mean anything at all. Motor oil is used to lubricate and cool the pistons. If there's a lot on the side of the pistons, then it's possible that you need to replace the piston rings.
No. Standard 350 engines have 4.00" pistons, standard 400 pistons are 4.125".
The Pistons originated in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.