Material Composition | Engine rebuilds, OEM replacements | - Industry Standard: Cast Iron (ASTM A48) - Our Base: Forged 4340 Steel (ASTM A452) - Our Advanced: Titanium Grade 5 (ASTM F1477) | ▲▲ Superior strength-to-weight ratio in Advanced. Base meets OEM durability standards. | ▲▲ Advanced: 3x cost of Base. Industry Standard: Prone to fatigue at high loads. |
Weight | High-performance tuning, lightweight builds | - Industry: 1.2kg (Cast Iron) - Base: 0.9kg (Steel) - Advanced: 0.6kg (Titanium) | ▲▲ Advanced reduces engine inertia by 50%. Base lowers rotational mass vs cast iron. | ▲▲ Advanced: Requires recalibration for engine balance. Industry Standard: Heavy for racing. |
Tensile Strength | High-horsepower applications | - Industry: 500 MPa - Base: 900 MPa ▲ - Advanced: 1100 MPa ▲▲ | ▲▲ Advanced withstands 220% more stress than OEM. Base exceeds stock by 80%. | ▲▲ Advanced: Requires precision machining for installation. |
Thermal Resistance | Turbocharged/diesel engines | - Industry: 400°C - Base: 500°C ▲ - Advanced: 600°C ▲▲ | ▲▲ Advanced handles extreme temperatures in forced-induction setups. Base resists thermal distortion better than cast iron. | ▲▲ Advanced: Costly thermal treatment process. |
Fatigue Life | Daily driving, endurance racing | - Industry: 100,000 cycles - Base: 200,000 cycles ▲ - Advanced: 300,000 cycles ▲▲ | ▲▲ Advanced doubles OEM lifespan. Base eliminates premature cracking in high-mileage use. | ▲▲ Advanced: Requires specialized surface coating. |
Customization | Specialty builds, engine modifications | - Industry: Standard sizes only - Base: Adjustable bore/stroke - Advanced: Full geometry tuning ▲▲ | ▲▲ Advanced supports custom crankshaft/piston setups. Base accommodates minor engine upgrades. | ▲▲ Advanced: Limited to professional workshops. |