Some reading....
The new Fiesta EcoBoost 1.6 motor has a very robust construction, the OE Pistons and rods have been run at over 350 bhp on occasion and have stood up to the track punishment Pumaspeed have given them.
For the customer wanting the very best and to push the limit, this new Sitech Custom designed, Omega manufactured 79.00mm Superlight Forged Piston set with out perform the competition.
When looking at the Ecoboost 1.6 motor there were many features that are so high quality they did not need to be changed.
The Stock Connecting rod is very light and uses a Specially Hardened DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) Coated Wrist Pin as used in WRC motors.
These Connecting rods are suitable to run very larger power outputs and can rev to well over 8000 without compromising reliabilty.
Add these 25 gram lighter pistons to the already very capable Con Rod combination and it makes a very capable high revving economical engine build for Street ,Drag or Race use.The lighter the weight the less stress is placed on the big end bearings and the higher the motor can rev.