Asking piston manufacturers "what's new" reveals a number of trends that are reshaping the piston business today. One is that there's no longer a time lag of three or four years for aftermarket piston suppliers to tool up for the latest piston applications. Production engine remanufacturers (PERs) and custom engine rebuilders (CERs) are asking for pistons to fit current model engines the same year a new engine is introduced. That's a challenge for aftermarket piston suppliers because it takes time and money to tool up for new pistons. If the company is not an original equipment supplier, it can be an expensive investment. Consequently, piston availability continues to be an issue for some late model engines.
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