PROFESSIONAL ENGINE
SIMULATION FEATURES
PISTON combines professional-grade accuracy with real-world validation to deliver a simulation platform you can trust.
VIRTUAL DYNO SYSTEM
Environmental Correction
- →SAE J1349 standard correction
- →DIN 70020 standard correction
- →Industry-standard environmental compensation
- →Accurate power measurements across conditions
Operating Modes
- →TIME_BASED: Realistic acceleration simulation
- →STATIC: Direct calculation for validation
- →Configurable inertia modeling
- →Advanced loss modeling (friction + windage)
Real-World Validation
<7% Error RateTested against certified GM dyno data for LS3 6.2L V8. 52 dyno tests with 19,071 assertions verified.
LS3 6.2L V8LSA Supercharged2JZ-GTE Turbocharged
REAL PARTS DATABASE
GM LS Family
- → LS1, LS2, LS3, LS7
- → LSA, LS9 (Supercharged)
- → LT1, LT4 (Gen V)
- → Compatible components
Honda B/K Series
- → B16A, B18C (VTEC)
- → K20A, K24A
- → High-rev components
- → Turbo applications
Small Block Chevy
- → 350, 383 stroker
- → Classic components
- → Aftermarket support
- → Budget builds
Intelligent Compatibility
- →Automatic bore spacing validation
- →Valve clearance checking
- →Physical fitment verification
- →Cost-benefit analysis with pricing data
PHYSICS-BASED THERMODYNAMICS
Thermodynamic Engine
- →Two-zone combustion model
- →Wiebe function implementation
- →Heat transfer to cylinder walls
- →Multiple fuel support (gasoline, E85, race gas)
Mechanical Systems
- →Slider-crank kinematics
- →Chen-Flynn friction modeling
- →Force analysis (cylinder pressure → torque)
- →Valvetrain mechanics
Professional Validation
222
Tests Passing
19,071
Assertions Verified
70%+
Code Coverage
Professional-grade testing with comprehensive validation against real-world dyno data.
DEVELOPMENT ROADMAP
PHASE 2 • MONTHS 4-6
Enhanced Models & GUI
- → Improved combustion modeling
- → Enhanced volumetric efficiency
- → Brake dyno with PID control
- → Dear ImGui graphical interface
PHASE 3 • MONTHS 7-9
Forced Induction
- → Turbocharger modeling with maps
- → Supercharger simulation
- → Boost control systems
- → Intercooler effectiveness
PHASE 4+ • PRODUCTION MVP
Advanced Systems
- → ECU simulation (fuel/ignition/boost)
- → Component failure prediction
- → Transmission and drivetrain
- → Comprehensive cost calculator