Common engines use chrome-faced piston rings. The 2000 Series uses the most durable ring material available, ceramic chrome. Common engines direct an oil spray on the underside of the piston to carry away the heat generated at high power levels. The 2000 features cast-in channels in the pistons through which high pressure oil is accurately directed, ensuring proper cooling and significantly reduced piston temperatures. The result is long life, even at prolonged high speeds during a lengthy cruise.
Smoke is often unavoidable with common engines.
Either black smoke at cruising speed or with smoke at start-up, sometimes both. Smoke is bothersome and often embarrassing. Builders of common engines are always searching for one solution. The Series 2000 offers many. The engine idles on only half the cylinders when cold.