Way back in OnAllCylinders’ first few months of existence, we showed you this video that compared forged versus cast pistons. While it was a solid video, there is a bit more to the story if you’re deciding on which piston design will work best in your performance engine.

So to cover the topic in greater detail, the folks at the Summit Racing YouTube Channel sat down with the piston experts over at RaceTec for a closer look.

You’ll get a good sense of the pros and cons of both forged and cast pistons designs, and when you should think about stepping up from a cast to a forged piston—or conversely, why it might be beneficial to stick with a cast piston design.

The whole goal here is to arm you with enough piston knowledge so you’re able to pick the one that best suits your specific motor’s application (and your budget).

In other words, if you’re assembling a parts list for your next engine build and are stuck on figuring out the best pistons to use, consider this video a must-watch.

Check it out below: