OEM pistons are the best? - Not so much

[AlotL1keVegas]

There are so many variables that can cause premature failure of a saw.
For you to say aftermarket is better then OEM, is just non sense.
I bet if you took 2 brand new saws....
1 that was new & oem. And 1 new oem saw with an aftermarket top end kit.
Then bench tested them both in the same conditions... I would be willing to guarantee that the oem saw lasts longer.
Manufacturers do hundreds of hours of R&D on their products. I highly doubt the cheap Chinese parts have any R&D in them.

 

[angelo c]

There are so many variables that can cause premature failure of a saw.
For you to say aftermarket is better then OEM, is just non sense.
I bet if you took 2 brand new saws....
1 that was new & oem. And 1 new oem saw with an aftermarket top end kit.
Then bench tested them both in the same conditions... I would be willing to guarantee that the oem saw lasts longer.
Manufacturers do hundreds of hours of R&D on their products. I highly doubt the cheap Chinese parts have any R&D in them.

Meteor is neither Chinese or cheap...just saying..
Many other AM jugs are though

 

[lone wolf]

Meteor is neither Chinese or cheap...just saying..
Many other AM jugs are though

I ain't so sure Meteor isnt Chinese now? Where do they claim to be made Italy or Taiwan? You sure they aint China crap nowadays?

 

[angelo c]

I ain't so sure Meteor isnt Chinese now? Where do they claim to be made Italy or Taiwan? You sure they aint China crap nowadays?

Southern China...as in Italy..or at least they claim to be Italian

 

[bwalker]

I eat humble pie everyday. Have you tried any yet?

For sure I have and I hate it, that's why I strive to have my facts in order. Thankfully it doesn't happen often.

 

[bwalker]

I ain't so sure Meteor isnt Chinese now? Where do they claim to be made Italy or Taiwan? You sure they aint China crap nowadays?

I read somewhere that Meteor had shifted production to the far east. Not sure if that ment Taiwan or China. Regardless Italian made stuff doesn't have an exactly sterling rep for quality in industry.

 

[bwalker]

There are so many variables that can cause premature failure of a saw.
For you to say aftermarket is better then OEM, is just non sense.
I bet if you took 2 brand new saws....
1 that was new & oem. And 1 new oem saw with an aftermarket top end kit.
Then bench tested them both in the same conditions... I would be willing to guarantee that the oem saw lasts longer.
Manufacturers do hundreds of hours of R&D on their products. I highly doubt the cheap Chinese parts have any R&D in them.

Keep in mind the saw in question is likely over 25 years old.

 

[thompsoncustom]

I wonder what country OEM pistons are made.

 

[angelo c]

I read somewhere that Meteor had shifted production to the far east. Not sure if that ment Taiwan or China. Regardless Italian made stuff doesn't have an exactly sterling rep for quality in industry.

They're gonna have to update their website soon then....because it says so literally in the second paragraph of their bio.
Just sayin

 

[bwalker]

I wonder what country OEM pistons are made.







Mahle has plants all over the world, but typicaly the plant the country is in supplies that country. I would think the ones found in saws made in Europe come from Germany.

 

[bwalker]

They're gonna have to update their website soon then....because it says so literally in the second paragraph of their bio.
Just sayin

Actually if you read carefully it's not what they are saying at all.

 

[thompsoncustom]

Mahle has plants all over the world, but typicaly the plant the country is in supplies that country. I would think the ones found in saws made in Europe come from Germany.

Including 8 plants in china which I assume most of the stuff is produced. I wonder if stihl would tell us where they are made or if they would even know. Or maybe Mahle would know where they made there stihl parts.

Added: I emailed Mahle I'll let you guys know if they get back to me.

 

[bwalker]

Including 8 plants in china which I assume most of the stuff is produced. I wonder if stihl would tell us where they are made or if they would even know. Or maybe Mahle would know where they made there stihl parts.



Added: I emailed Mahle I'll let you guys know if they get back to mMAe.

Mahle has several plants in the US as well that service the US auto industry.
I don't believe neither Stihl or Mahle wpuld provide that info.
Either way Mahle has very good reputation and Meteor is a small Italian company. I know which I would pick.

 

[thompsoncustom]

Mahle has several plants in the US as well that service the US auto industry.
I don't believe neither Stihl or Mahle wpuld provide that info.
Either way Mahle has very good reputation and Meteor is a small Italian company. I know which I would pick.

I'm not debating quality just wondering where they are made.

 

[angelo c]

Actually if you read carefully it's not what they are saying at all.

My apologies for not researching beyond the 2nd paragraph.

 

[thompsoncustom]

Mahle has several plants in the US as well that service the US auto industry.
I don't believe neither Stihl or Mahle wpuld provide that info.
Either way Mahle has very good reputation and Meteor is a small Italian company. I know which I would pick.

Well mahle did get back to me and fast. Here's what they had to say. I started a new thread about this

Dear Mr. Thompson,

We do not make pistons for the Stihl company ( haven't for many years), you should contact the company directly with your question.

[email protected]

Thank you

Mit freundlichen Grüßen / Kind regards,
Susanne Ortlieb - Kokkinidis
Info
MAHLE International GmbH

Pragstr. 26 - 46, 70376 Stuttgart, Germany
Phone: +49 711 501-0
[email protected], https://www.mahle.com

 

[bwalker]

Well mahle did get back to me and fast. Here's what they had to say. I started a new thread about this

Dear Mr. Thompson,

We do not make pistons for the Stihl company ( haven't for many years), you should contact the company directly with your question.

[email protected]

Thank you

Mit freundlichen Grüßen / Kind regards,
Susanne Ortlieb - Kokkinidis
Info
MAHLE International GmbH

Pragstr. 26 - 46, 70376 Stuttgart, Germany
Phone: +49 711 501-0
[email protected], https://www.mahle.com

Interesting. I know some years ago Stihl moved some of their cylinder and piston production in house. Maybe it's all in house now?

 

[thompsoncustom]

Interesting. I know some years ago Stihl moved some of their cylinder and piston production in house. Maybe it's all in house now?

Would make since, Maybe i'll email them and see if they will tell me where or by who they are made.

 

[stihltech]

I remember seeing a piston machine when I was in Virginia Beach for Gold school. The were bringing in house 10 to 15 years ago.

 

[sean donato]

Love a good who's piston is bigger, I mean better thread....