Cardinals Racing Yamaha LC135 BLOCK RACING SET FORGED FLAT 65MM

Cardinals Racing
– Yamaha LC135 Racing Block 63mm
– Yamaha LC135 Racing Block 65mm
– Yamaha LC135 Racing Block 67mm
– Yamaha LC135 Racing Block 68mmENGINE CAPACITY
– Stock 54mm (135cc)
– 63mm (183cc)
– 65mm (195cc)
– 67mm (207cc)
– 68mm (213cc)PISTON SHAPE
A flat top piston and a dome top piston refer to the shape of the piston head, which has implications for engine performance and efficiency. A flat top piston has a flat surface on the top of the piston. This design is simpler and less expensive to manufacture. Flat top pistons tend to have a larger surface area on the piston head, which can help with heat transfer and cooling. However, the flat surface can lead to less efficient air and fuel mixture motion within the combustion chamber, potentially reducing combustion efficiency.In contrast, a dome top piston has a curved or arched surface on the top of the piston. The dome shape helps to guide the air-fuel mixture flow and promote better combustion, leading to increased power output and efficiency compared to a flat top design. The dome also creates a smaller combustion chamber volume, which can increase compression ratio. However, the curved shape is more complex to manufacture. The choice between a flat top or dome top piston depends on the specific engine design requirements and performance goals. Flat top pistons are often used in more basic or cost-conscious engine designs, while dome top pistons are more common in high-performance engines where combustion efficiency and power output are priorities.PISTON MATERIAL
Cardinals Racing Pistons are all made of forged aluminium. This can bring about several benefits such as,- Strength and Durability: Forged pistons are made through a metalworking process that compresses and reshapes the piston material, resulting in a stronger, more durable construction. This allows them to withstand the immense pressures and temperatures found in high-output engines without deformation or failure.- Weight Savings: Forged pistons can be made with thinner walls and reduced material, resulting in a lighter overall piston assembly. This reduced reciprocating mass allows the engine to accelerate and decelerate the pistons more rapidly, improving power delivery and efficiency.- Thermal Resistance: The forging process aligns the metal grain structure of the piston material, enhancing its ability to dissipate heat. This is crucial for high-powered engines that generate immense heat under boost or high-RPM operation.- Customization: Forged pistons can be custom-engineered for specific applications, allowing optimization of parameters like compression ratio, ring package, and oil control to suit the needs of the engine.In contrast, stock pistons are usually cast pistons that are produced by pouring molten aluminum into a mold. This process results in a piston that is generally heavier and less thermally resistant than its forged counterpart. Cast pistons can work well in moderate-output engines, but their structural limitations make them less suitable for sustained high-power use. Hence, forged pistons are more reliable in a performance engine set up or tune.

BLOCK SET CONTENTS
– Block
– Piston
– Head Gasket
– Piston Pin
– Piston Pin Lock
– Piston Ring