New piston designs have become necessary and will continue to be necessary in future due to legislation for pollutant emission of diesel engines. The next milestone is the Euro 5 emission standard. As ignition pressure continues to rise so will the stress the piston is subjected to.
Bushings in Wieland-SB8 and the lead-free Wieland-SD1 are used to reinforce the piston eye.
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