Mitsubishi Eclipse Pistons, Rings & Connecting Rods

With a top speed of 135 mph and a 0-60 mph acceleration time near an 8.0 sec mark, the Mitsubishi Eclipse is an impressive car from a performance standpoint. It was designed in Japan and manufactured in the US (Normal, Illinois). The Eclipse enjoyed high popularity both on the domestic market and abroad: some 900 thousand units were sold worldwide. Production of the vehicle stopped in 2011; nonetheless, it remains popular in a great many countries all over the globe.

A piston is one of the major parts of the engine that performs several important functions. Pistons press the flammable mixture of air and fuel within the limited space of the cylinder. The burnt gasses move piston downwards; the movement of the piston is transferred to the crankshaft. Built to withstand high temperatures and extreme pressure, the piston is set in ceaseless motion; it if fails to seal the combustion chamber properly, your engine loses its power. If there is something wrong with your car’s pistons, always choose reliable repair parts. Mitsubishi Eclipse pistons that you will find in our store come from reputable aftermarket companies, including Sealed Power, Mahle, NPR and DNJ.