Vertex GP Style Cast Race Piston Kit for 2-Stroke 144cc

Elevate your 2-stroke engine's performance and durability with the Vertex GP Style Cast Race Piston Kit. Engineered for demanding race conditions, this high-quality 144cc piston kit delivers exceptional reliability and power, making it an essential upgrade for serious riders.

Description

Designed specifically for 2-stroke 144cc engines, the Vertex GP Style Cast Race Piston Kit is crafted from a premium gravity-cast aluminum alloy with an 18% silicone content. This advanced material composition ensures superior strength, reduced thermal expansion, and excellent wear resistance, crucial for the extreme temperatures and pressures found in high-performance racing environments. Each piston undergoes a meticulous T-5 hardening and tempering heat treatment cycle, significantly enhancing its structural integrity and longevity. The piston skirt features a high-tech Molybdenum Disulphite coating, which drastically reduces friction during initial break-in, extends piston life, and promotes smoother operation throughout its service. This unique GP-style piston is engineered with only one compression ring, optimizing sealing and minimizing drag for maximum power output. With a precise 57.94 mm piston diameter designed for a 58.00 mm cylinder diameter, this kit provides a standard compression ratio, ensuring optimal engine response and consistent performance. The complete kit includes the piston, a high-quality ring, wrist pin, and circlips, offering everything needed for a comprehensive and reliable engine rebuild.

Features & Highlights

• Advanced T-5 Heat Treatment: Each piston is meticulously heat-treated with a T-5 hardening and tempering cycle, significantly boosting its durability and lifespan under extreme racing conditions.
• Molybdenum Disulphite Skirt Coating: A high-tech Molybdenum Disulphite coating on the piston skirt dramatically reduces friction, ensuring faster break-in times and extending the overall life of the piston.
• High-Silicon Gravity-Cast Aluminum: Crafted from a gravity-cast aluminum alloy with an 18% silicone content, providing superior strength, excellent thermal stability, and reduced wear for sustained high-performance.
• Unique GP-Style Single Ring Design: Engineered with a specialized GP-style race design featuring only one compression ring, optimizing cylinder sealing for maximum power output and reduced drag.
• Complete Rebuild Kit: This comprehensive kit includes the high-performance piston, compression ring, wrist pin, and circlips, providing all necessary components for a seamless and reliable engine refresh.

Technical Specifications

• Model: GP Style
• Style: Cast Race
• Engine Type: 2-Stroke
• Displacement: 144 cc
• Piston Diameter: 57.94 mm
• Cylinder Diameter: 58.00 mm
• Piston Material: Gravity-Cast Aluminum Alloy (18% Silicone)
• Skirt Coating: Molybdenum Disulphite
• Compression Ratio: Standard
• Kit Contents: Piston, Ring, Wrist Pin, Circlips
• Vendor Part Number: 24233A