Many aftermarket HPFP options use a stepped-diameter piston in a cost-saving effort to reuse the already weak and problematic factory seal. A stepped design dramatically reduces the contact between the pin and cylinder, causing instability of the pin stroke leading to increased wear. IE assemblies use a constant diameter pin which maintains its larger size through the entire piston shaft. This engineering detail increases the contact between the pin and cylinder by over 50%, increasing pin stability and an even greater displacement.

DLC (diamond-like carbon coating) is applied to the tool steel piston to increase surface hardness, reduce friciton, and provide excellent wear resistance from it's self-lubricating properties. This advanced coating drastically extends piston and pump life.

To secure the factory HPFP spring to our internals, we have designed a ultra-lightweight and FEA optimized titanium retainer. This design reduces the chance of valve float while maintaining the factory spring rate and avoiding the need for a stiffer spring that adds unnecessary pressure and wear on the camshaft.

The pin cylinder is subject up to 19000 strokes a minute and is lubricated by fuel only. To provide long life and withstand this torture, our tool steel cylinder is nitrided. This advanced process infuses nitrogen atoms into the atomic structure of the outer surface of the component, increasing surface hardness and wear properties drastically. The thickness and quality of every nitride cylinder is independently verified by a specialty lab.

A CNC machined stainless steel pump body holds our molybdenum disulphide seal, which is ideal for reducing friction and maintaining stiffness. The seal is spring energized to increase reliability and provide constant outward pressure. The body is sealed to the pump with a quality Buna-N (acrylonitrile butadiene) rubber o ring, ensuring it will hold up against heat and a wide range of fuels. What may seem like minor features add up to ensure long life and trouble-free operation.