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Continued offerings in our Marine line
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Wiseco's legacy was built on pistons for marine
applications back in 1941. Since this time, Wiseco
has continued to develop its marine product line. In
fact, Wiseco is the first aftermarket forged piston
manufacturer to offer product for the new 4-stroke
engines for Yamaha applications.
 In 2008, 3 new pistons for the Yamaha 4-stroke
engine made their debut. These pistons fit the F115,
F150, F200, and F225. The pistons are made from
dedicated forgings for light weight and superior
strength in the harsh marine environment. Each
piston is matched and balanced to factory weights so
you can replace individual pistons. New for these
pistons was the addition of our new
ArmorGlideŽ skirt coating to
reduce friction and offer quieter operation.
Additionally, reamed wrist pin holes proved a perfect
geometrical surface.
Wiseco is continuing to offer more in 2009 to give you
even better model coverage! These include the
Evinrude E-Tec, Mercury Pro XS, and Yamaha HPDI!
Click on the link below for more detailed information
or check out our 2009 Marine catalog, set to debut in
December! You can also check it out online at Wiseco.com using
our year, make, and model search
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In addition to our full line of clutch components,
Wiseco is offering new clutch kits for 2009!
These
clutch kits give you exactly what you need to get that
old or worn out clutch up and running again.  Our
Clutch Pack Kits contain everything you need to
upgrade your worn out clutch plates and springs.
Each kit includes new frictions, steels, and clutch
springs, all made from premium grade materials.
The frictions and steels are made to exact OEM
tolerances and specifications, and produce the same
feel and wear resistance as OEM plates. To ensure a
positive clutch hookup every time, Wiseco clutch
springs are 8 to 10% stiffer than stock. Clutch pack
kits are an easy solution to worn or slipping clutch.
 The Wiseco Performance Clutch Kit takes
our
Clutch Pack Kit one step further by including a Wiseco
forged clutch basket and new rubber cushions. Our
forged baskets are tougher and stronger than stock,
and achieve higher fatigue properties than any other
clutch on the market. The hardcoat anodizing wears
like iron and significantly extends the life of the basket
against notching. Also included is a full set of
frictions, steels, and clutch springs made from
premium grade materials. Replace your worn out
clutch and notched basket with the ultimate in high
quality Wiseco clutch components
Give your off-road bike or ATV that factory-racing feel
with a Wiseco Extreme Clutch Kit.  Each kit
comes with everything you need for a full clutch
replacement, including a forged clutch basket with
new cushions, forged inner hub and forged pressure
plate - all hardcoat anodized for the perfect feel and
ultimate in wear resistance. Also included is a full set
of frictions, steels, and springs made from premium
grade materials. When you need the best in forged
clutch components, choose Wiseco for that factory-
racing feel and extreme performance!
Check us out online at Wiseco.com to
use our year,
make, and model search to see if we have a new
clutch kit for your rebuild. Wiseco.com is also where
you can get 24/7 service in the comfort of your home or
office.
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Continued improvements to Wiseco production capabilities
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You know Wiseco brings you the latest technology in
all its products. This includes continunous
improvements for our manufacturing capabilities. To
date, Wiseco has invested $900,000 in its
manufacturing facility for 2009.
In order to better serve its powersports customers and
to improve delivery to our customers, Wiseco has
invested in new CNC milling centers and CNC turning
machines. Our capability in 4-stroke custom
powersports manufacturing cells have improved to
reduce lead time to our customers. In addition to
many other smaller pieces of equipment to
complement the new CNC machines, these
investments will improve the quality of Wiseco's
finished products, permit more efficient operation, and
improve customer delivery time.
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Do you want to be able to talk to one of our technical
sales team members and see our product in
person? Here is your chance! Wiseco is attending
many events throughout the fall and winter.
Check out where we'll be. Hopefully we'll be out in
your area soon.
December
PRI Show- Orlando, FL-- December 11-13
Januray
Autosport International- Birmingham, England:
Jan. 8-10
Marine Service Expo- Orlando Florida: Jan. 17
February
V-Twin Expo- Cincinnati, Ohio: Feb. 7-9
International Dealer Expo- Indianapolis, Indiana:
Feb. 14-16
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Meet the Wiseco Sales Team!
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We will be introducing you to our sales team in
each upcoming newsletter. Find out more about
Wiseco's powersports and automotive sales teams
and put a face to the guy or gal you speak with on the
telephone.
 Vic Ellinger is our newest addition to the Wiseco
automotive sales team. He is part of our tier 2 group
and can help you place a custom auto order, answer a
technical question, or assist you with finding the
proper part number. Vic has been a great addition to
our technical sales team with his knowledge of racing
and race engines.
When not at work, you can
find Vic on the race track. He competes in regional big
money bracket drag races (Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky,
Pennsyvania) and has been in 8 finals this season,
with 6 wins! He races a dragster, 70 Duster, and 70
Firebird. You can also find Vic in the cultural and art
scene of Cleveland finding 'anything that looks cool' or
is different than everyday Cleveland. Between
working, racing, and everyday life, Vic enjoys soccer,
though cannot find the time to play much anymore.
Everyone at Wiseco is glad to have Vic on board in our
sales department!
 You have probably spoken with Al Pizzino when you
called to place an order, had a technical question, or
needed a custom piston made. Al is in our tier 2
phone group and been with Wiseco for 8 ˝ years
sharing his knowledge of motorcycles, ATVs, and
cars.
A lifelong motorcycle racer, Al has raced
motocross, hare scrambles, flat track, cross country,
and drag. In 1976, he received his pro license and
raced the 500 class where he finished in the top 20 in
1981-83, only racing half time while working for his
father. Some racing accomplishments are
Carried pro numbers 93, 91, and 69
Won the pro Trans AMA qualifier in Macedon, NY in
1978
Won 1983 CRA heavyweight class on a 500
Husky
Won 1st motorcycle triathlon in northern Ohio
After racing pro motocross, Al started drag racing,
racing at Thompson Drag Raceway in Ohio and has
travelled the IDBA and Prostar circuits. He also
competed in local body building competitions.
When not at work, Al enjoys dirt bikes, drag
racing, road cycling, weight lifting and playing bass
guitar with the band Concretus. You can find him
working on motorcycles and playing music, in
between remodelling his house. 'You have to put your
priorities in place which means have fun and do the
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New Updates From the Automotive Department
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Wiseco and K1 Technologies have teamed up to offer
you the 'One Name. One Solution.' in our automotive
department. Now offered are complete rotating
assemblies! Check out our new Rotating
Assembly Guide for further details or contact our
automotive sales team for details.
Our new
2009 Pro Tru, Sport Compact, and Forged Automotive
catalogs are now available! Ask for one to be added
to your order or give us a call at 440-951-6600 to
request needed catalogs.
Wiseco powered Peter Zekert claimed his first
national title in the GT-Lite at the 45th SCCA National
Championship Runoffs! Congratulations Peter on
your win!
Wiseco customer Kevin Kwiatowski of Kiggly racing
has set the record for a front wheel drive car on
gasoline. Kevin's program has overcome many
obstacles over the last few years, including an OE
based automatic transmission! His 4G63 Mitsubishi
powered car has run a best of 8.55 at 163mph so far
and he continues to go faster and faster. Kevin has
worked with Wiseco on a variety of piston and forging
designs to validate the Wiseco 1400hd series as the
strongest piston on the market.
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New Updates from the Wiseco Powersports Department
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Wiseco powered Ashely Fiolek clinched the #1 plate in
the Women's Motocross Association (WMA)! Ashey
runs Wiseco pistons and Wiseco's complete clutch kit
on her
bikes. A huge congratulations to Ashely for her
awesome accomplishment!
On the street racing side of Wiseco, the Battle of the
Twins Formula 2 racing brought Wiseco another
championship. After a slow start, Wes Orloff and his
team started to gain some speed for the season,
decreasing bike problems along the way. Midway
through the season, Wes had won the regional Master
of the Midwest Formula 2 championship! With the last
race at Barber, he did a great job and placed 4th to
win the championship on his Buell XB12! Great job
Wes!
Back on the off-road side of racing, Suzuki's amateur
team had a great year! Eli Tomac, who races
in the 85cc category, was named "Amateur racer of the
year" by Amateur MX magazine and won 18 national
amateur championships in 2008! Kyle Regal
has won the most championships of any "B" level
amateur racer with 9 national amateur
championships. Austin Plietelli capped off
the season with a major victory in the 85cc challenge
at the Rockstar US Open. A/ Pro Darryn
Durham swept the Mammoth Mountain MX pro
classes, being only the 4th racer in the 40 year history
of the event to achieve this. He has won 9 national
amateur championships and won the AMA Horizon
Award for 2008. Congratulations to the whole Suzuki
Amateur team on their great accomplishments in
2008!
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