SHS Swiss Cheese Piston — 15 Full Steel Teeth
SHS Swiss Cheese Piston — 15 Full Steel Teeth
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- description
Swiss cheese refers to the lightening holes bored through the body. The point is to drop mass without cutting into the rack that does the work.
Pairing that with a full steel rack is unusual, because steel teeth normally bring weight with them. Here the body gives some of it back.
It suits a build that needs both strength and speed, which usually means a strong spring and a gearbox expected to cycle quickly with it.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Piston |
| Body material | Reinforced polycarbonate |
| Teeth | 15 full steel teeth |
| Body | Lightened, ported |
| Fits | Version 2 and Version 3 gearboxes |
| Sold as | Single piston |
Good to know before you buy
A full steel rack is hard on the sector gear. Shim carefully and expect the gears to wear.
Frequently asked questions
What do the holes in the body do?
They remove mass. A lighter piston accelerates and reverses more readily, which is worth having on a fast gearbox.
Does a full steel rack damage the gears?
It transfers more load into them than a polymer rack would. Shimming properly and using decent gears matters more with this piston, not less.
Do I need to change anything else?
Not necessarily, but check the piston head and the spring guide at the same time, since the whole assembly moves together.