What is Wiseco’s RED Series?

Wiseco is here with its latest piston lineup, Race Engineered Design, or RED™ Series for short, which offers the strength and durability that modern race engines require, along with precision-machined features that provide a competitive edge. The RED™ series is the culmination of decades of experience in designing and manufacturing high-performance engine components and was specifically designed for the mid-level enthusiast seeking a piston capable of 1,000HP for their domestic engine build.

We’re thrilled to offer this lineup of forged pistons for a large variety of Small Block Chevy combinations, a wide range of LS engine platforms, low compression Big Block Chevy builds, and Ford’s popular Coyote lineup, with multiple other domestic engine applications in development.

Let’s break down the essentials of the RED™ series:

Engineered, forged, and precision machined right here in the USA from premium 2618 alloy, the RED Series piston line offers excellent strength-to-weight ratios and superior heat dissipation properties essential for high-performance engine applications.

Anti-detonation grooves, pressure seal grooves and horizontal slot pin oiling all come as standard features on the RED Series, ensuring maximum performance and long service life for your pistons. RED series pistons also incorporate a smooth radius design, allowing for enhanced heat dissipation, reduced stress concentration and hot spots, while maximizing your engines combustion efficiency.

Each RED Series piston is also engineered and designed with a dedicated strutted forging. These dedicated forgings allow for optimized, engine-specific designs to maximize strength-to-weight characteristics. The addition of Wiseco’s ArmorGlide skirt coating to each piston further enhances performance by reducing operating friction and noise while minimizing skirt and cylinder wear.  

Wiseco’s goal is to take as much hassle as possible out of your engine build, which is why each RED series part number includes a complete set of premium rings, pins and locks, making the RED Series the complete piston performance package.

So, whether you’re a seasoned pro, or just getting started in the world of high-performance engines, the RED series is your ticket to unleashing the full potential of your engine without spending the big bucks. Whether you’re making passes down the drag strip or laps around the circle track, Wiseco’s RED Series is the choice for your high-performance engine needs. 

What Engines Are RED Series Available For?

• Chevrolet Small Block 350 & 400
• Chevrolet LS1
• Chevrolet LS2
• Chevrolet LS6
• Chevrolet LT1
• Chevrolet L83
• Chevrolet 5.3L LS
• Chevrolet Big Block – 396/402/427/498
• Ford 5.0L Coyote

How does the RED™ series stack up against Wiseco’s other lines of automotive performance pistons?
Compare them to Pro Tru Street and Professional Series below.