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Old 10-13-2008, 04:43 PM
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Default [PRESS RELEASE] Cool down with Katech Performance Gen 4 LS Piston Squirters

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COOL DOWN WITH KATECH PERFORMANCE GEN 4 LS PISTON SQUIRTERS



CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Overheated pistons can be detrimental in high output racing applications, which is why Katech Performance has introduced its new Gen 4 LS Piston Squirters – piston cooling jets that target oil at the underside of the piston to lower temperatures and improve piston life.

Developed for Katech’s “Track Attack” LS7 engine, the Piston Squirter uses a pressure-actuated check valve to minimize oil flow through the jet at idle and maintain adequate engine oil pressure. The product is ideal for high output, high temperature applications: racing vehicles, engines with dry sump systems, and supercharged or turbocharged applications.

“Piston squirters have been utilized in racing for years to keep engines in optimal running condition,” said Caleb Newman, vice president, director aftermarket operations, Katech Performance. “Katech’s Gen 4 LS Piston Squirters offer amateur and professional racers using the LS7 – or any Gen 4 GM V8 – additional peace of mind and security for engine durability.”

The Piston Squirter is designed to fit with production LS7 titanium rods without modification, except for the machining required to install the squirters and piston skirt notching (depending on the piston).
Because some engines may require additional oil pump capacity to supply the volume and pressure needed for the squirters, a different oil pressure pump may be required.

Katech supplies a machining print with this product and also offers machining services to install the Piston Squirters into any Gen 4 General Motors V8 (LS2, LS3 and LS7). For more information or to request a catalog, call 866-KATECH1 or visit Katech Performance online at www.katechengines.com.

Katech Performance, the aftermarket performance division of Katech Inc., engineers and manufactures race-proven crate engines and components for LS1/LS6 and LS2/LS7 engines including solid belt tensioners, coil relocation brackets, cylinder heads, dampers, pistons, push rods, throttle bodies and valve covers, among other high-performance products for the street and track.

Katech Inc. was founded on the need to provide responsive service and skills to factory race efforts in all forms of racing, including the SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT, NASCAR and the American Le Mans Series. Today, Katech is an industrial leader in advanced racing and high-performance engine development, manufacturing, testing and assembly, and offers support services for the professional racer including boring, honing, fabrication, welding and prototype parts development.

Katech Performance is located at 24324 Sorrentino Court, Clinton Township, MI, 48035. Contact the company by phone at 866-KATECH1 or visit online at www.katechengines.com.
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Can you get these to wrk on an ls1 or lsx?
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I bet they cost a arm and a leg but you cant beat them on there motors.
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Cool. Those look just like the ones used in the LS9.
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Originally Posted by Silver_TransAm
Can you get these to wrk on an ls1 or lsx?
No, only Gen IV engines.
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Originally Posted by OUTLAWZ RACING
I bet they cost a arm and a leg but you cant beat them on there motors.
Actually I think they're quite reasonable considering they are a CNC machined part with hand-bent tubing then silver soldered individually. The price is $50 each.
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Originally Posted by Katech
The price is $50 each.
Good price. Nothing close to what I was thinking....
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Jason,
Does the $50 include the bolt, or do you need to buy that from GM?

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Originally Posted by 427
Jason,
Does the $50 include the bolt, or do you need to buy that from GM?

Kurt

The bolt is included.
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Thats a good deal with the bolt. Can I buy just one piece?

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Originally Posted by 427
Thats a good deal with the bolt. Can I buy just one piece?

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Sure.
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Originally Posted by Katech
Actually I think they're quite reasonable considering they are a CNC machined part with hand-bent tubing then silver soldered individually. The price is $50 each.
Whoa!!!! 50 bucks!!!! But only for gen 4 blocks I need to upgrade
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well thats sucks you cant use it on the lsx block.
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What's involved in fitting ?
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Originally Posted by OUTLAWZ RACING
Whoa!!!! 50 bucks!!!! But only for gen 4 blocks I need to upgrade
I may have read that wrong but its $50 per squirter and you need machine work. I assume 600-800 or so once your done.
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Some factory boosted vehicle come with piston oil squirters, seems like it could help alot in that type of application.
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any chance to get one for a ls1?
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Originally Posted by Phil99vette
I may have read that wrong but its $50 per squirter and you need machine work. I assume 600-800 or so once your done.
I know what he said You cant beat that price for what they are.
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Originally Posted by MiaSSmaro98
any chance to get one for a ls1?
There isn't material in the Gen 3 block for the squirter.
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Originally Posted by OUTLAWZ RACING
I know what he said You cant beat that price for what they are.
I agree. The LS9 squirter is $30. Considering that this is more complicated to clear the 4.000" stroke I think that is a pretty good price.


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