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GPI – Track Attack LS3 High Compression Dome Piston and Rods Package (5th Gen Camaro / C6 Corvette)

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  • Designed to work with LS3 Style Heads
  • 4.070″ Bore
  • Dome Piston
  • High Compression
  • 12.0:1 – 15.2:1 (determined by gasket and milling)
  • Effective Volume of +8.3cc
  • Large .200″ Valve Reliefs
  • The Definitive Max Effort NA LS3 Piston & Rods Package!

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As GPI customers and GPI builds have become a force to reckon with in the naturally aspirated racing scene, we could not help but notice the lack of shelf piston options geared towards this environment. Staying true to our name, we contacted our friends at Diamond Pistons to set about designing a new piston. We have enjoyed great success working with Diamond Pistons on our Drop-In Piston Series available for the Gen V LT engines and had no doubt we had chosen the right partners for this project.

With the LS3 platform growing in age, it has found its way into the hands of people who really want to go fast and push the bar a little further. While we have made great achievements and strides within the stock bottom-end arena, not everyone is wanting to stay stock bottom-end forever. There are many options out there when it comes to dished and flat top pistons but not so much with dome options. So, we set about creating a max-effort, high compression piston that caters to the naturally aspirated guys and gals.

...we set about creating a max-effort, high compression piston that caters to the naturally aspirated guys and gals.

CREATING THE MOLD

The process started by taking a LS3 cylinder head and creating a mold of the combustion chamber – this would be the foundation of the dome. 

We needed plenty of valve relief for what we were wanting to achieve but needed to maintain as much effective volume as possible. Even with a significant valve relief, we were able to end at an effective volume of +8.3cc! Combining this volume with some milling will allow us to reach compression ratios of 15.0:1 and greater with relative ease. This was not so easily achievable with current shelf piston offerings. However, we did not stop at just high compression ratios – these pistons are loaded with features designed for max effort, naturally aspirated builds.

Although it differs among manufacturers, we see many aftermarket pistons with valve reliefs measuring from .150” to .175”. Knowing we needed as much relief as possible to accommodate the most aggressive of setups, including large solid-roller combinations, this piston is equipped with a massive .200” valve relief for both intake and exhaust, designed for 15° LS3 heads. Also included, is a cutout for the LS3 combustion chamber quench pad. The intake relief is ready for a maximum of a 2.180” valve, and the exhaust a maximum of 1.600” valve.

KEY STATS

We decided not to include the standard moly skirt coating on this piston. Rather, we wanted to leave this option open for the end-user to decide, as many will utilize specialized coatings such as abradable coating options from Line2Line. The choice of coating is significant and should be geared towards the overall design of the build.

Lateral gas ports in the top ring groove are included standard with these pistons. This allows for maximum ring seal for racers, whether running a vacuum pump or not.

Aiming to reduce ring drag, these pistons are supplied with a 1-1-2 ring pack produced by Mahle Motorsports. This is an exceptional ring package that offers lower drag than the standard 1.2-1.2-3 that you will find in many shelf pistons.

These pistons are designed for a standard 6.125” rod, allowing for the use of our GPI/Compstar connecting rods, the Callie’s Ultra I/H Beam Series rods, or even the Ultra Enforcer Series by Callie’s. They utilize a .927 pin that is included in the package, and the underside of the piston has had lightening completed to remove mass.

As you can see, there is a lot of engineering that has gone into this piston and we’re excited to offer it as a shelf piston, exclusively available through GPI and its affiliate dealers. This is an utterly amazing custom piston, available at a shelf piston price.

Compression Ratio calculated using a stock LS3 head and .040” 4.085” head gasket.

Chamber Size Compression Ratio
69cc 12.1:1
66cc 12.6:1
63cc 13.2:1
60cc 13.8:1
57cc 14.4:1
54cc 15.2:1
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    How big are the power gains with this set up, port & polished stock LS3 heads, your stage 3 cam & 1.8 rockers?
  1. Q How big are the power gains with this set up, port & polished stock LS3 heads, your stage 3 c...... Read more answer now
    Asked by Matthew Wayne on July 15, 2021 2:37 pm
    A It's difficult to put an exact number on power gains based on the info provided there are a lot of variables such as compression, fuel, manifold etc etc but this drop in set is capable of handling any kind of power you want to throw at it. But to speculate I'd have to say you'd be north of 500 rwhp
    2. What cam specs and push rod length would u recc if running ported and milled .30 ls3 what gasket thickness with this set up
  2. Q What cam specs and push rod length would u recc if running ported and milled .30 ls3 what gasket ...... Read more answer now
    Asked by Juan on July 14, 2021 8:08 am
    A If you keep a stock thickness head gasket (.051) then I would suggest the 7.400, anything thinner like the cometic .040 or .028 I would run 7.375
    3. What the best cam kit for a 5.3 and a6.0 2005engine and Rods. Cam Kit )
  3. Q What the best cam kit for a 5.3 and a6.0 2005engine and Rods. Cam Kit ) answer now
    Asked by Twankey Todd on June 15, 2021 10:10 pm
    A How do you intend on using this vehicle, I'd be glad to help you with your set up if you'd like to email me kevin@gwatneyperformance.com
    4. GPI – Track Attack LS3 High Compression Dome Piston and Rods Package (5th Gen Camaro / C6 Corvette) I am interested in this article. 2012 Corvette C6 LS3 vehicle. Is it the same as a genuine size? It is available for genuine substitution. I am just looking for a sturdy product than genuine. Can I use it in stock engine?
  4. Q GPI – Track Attack LS3 High Compression Dome Piston and Rods Package (5th Gen Camaro / C6 Corvett...... Read more answer now
    Asked by american tuning style on March 30, 2021 12:30 am
    A These are a high compression setup, you will need block work since your stock bore is 4.065 and these are 4.070. So they are not stock substitutions, but are a good upgrade to make good power
    5. Is possible bore an LQ4 iron block to 4.070 and install this set up on it? Using the stock crank & 862 heads.
  5. Q Is possible bore an LQ4 iron block to 4.070 and install this set up on it? Using the stock crank ...... Read more answer now
    Asked by Daniel on March 14, 2021 4:31 am
    Answered by the admin

    The block will normally go 4.070 without an issue however it is always a best practice to sonic check the bores just to be sure you don't have a block with core shift. I would look at a different cylinder head for that combo. The Chamber and the dome may not get along as that head has a 61CC chamber and a small 1.89 intake valve. It would be best to run a 821 or 823.
    6. Do I have to bore my block out??
  6. Q Do I have to bore my block out?? answer now
    Asked by Mando on March 2, 2021 3:07 am
    A These pistons are designed for 4.070 bore, stock LS3 are a 4.065 bore
    7. What is the absolute maximum I can mill my factory heads?
  7. Q What is the absolute maximum I can mill my factory heads? answer now
    Asked by Dylan Ernst on February 6, 2021 4:25 am
    A You can mill .050 max, have to use a non projected type spark plug, use the indexing washers to pull the plug back a little from the piston.
    8. Can this set up be used to build a 416 with a LS3 block and heads?
  8. Q Can this set up be used to build a 416 with a LS3 block and heads? answer now
    Asked by Nicholas on December 6, 2020 11:55 pm
    A This set up can only be used with a stock stroke crankshaft. If wanting to go with a 416, we can spec out a rotating assembly with the matching crank, rods and pistons.
    9. What kind of Cam can you run with this motor to take full advantage of the Pistons and that compression ratio I have a set of mast cylinder heads that would take full advantage of these Pistons
  9. Q What kind of Cam can you run with this motor to take full advantage of the Pistons and that compr...... Read more answer now
    Asked by daniel a figueroa on September 27, 2020 10:08 pm
    A We have not compared the dome on this piston with the shape of the Mast heads, we have designed it to mirror the combustion chamber on the factory chambers. Cam choice is something like our SS4.
    10. Will the pistons and rods work with the stock crank??
  10. Q Will the pistons and rods work with the stock crank?? answer now
    Asked by 5thgen mafia on September 10, 2020 5:52 am
    A Yes they do, you will need to have the crank balanced. Otherwise it is a great set up.
    11. Can you still run 93 pump gas on the 12:1 compression
  11. Q Can you still run 93 pump gas on the 12:1 compression answer now
    Asked by keiviehoward1993 on August 21, 2020 5:34 pm
    A On 12:1 you can run 93
    12. does this have to be balanced
  12. Q does this have to be balanced answer now
    Asked by luis on August 7, 2020 7:31 pm
    A Yes it does
    13. Do these increase horsepower on l99 2010
  13. Q Do these increase horsepower on l99 2010 answer now
    Asked by Gabriel salas on July 16, 2020 6:35 pm
    A They will if you increase the compression

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