Titanium is absolutely immune to environmental attack, regardless of pollutants. Where other architectural metals exhibit limited lifespan, titanium endures. It withstands urban pollution, marine environments, as well as compounds of industrial areas and is failure-proof in even more aggressive environments. Because it is one of the most noble metals, the coupling of titanium with dissimilar metals does not accelerate galvanic corrosion of the titanium. It is also lighter and stronger than stainless steel, another commonly used metal which does not hold up as well in saltwater. These properties make titanium perfect for use in many applications. Especially in the racing world!

Uses are being developed for titanium in the automotive/motorcycle after markets and racing market. Engine parts such as connecting rods, wrist pins, valves, valve retainers and springs, rocker arms and camshafts, to name a few, lend themselves to fabrication from titanium, because it is durable, strong, lightweight and resists heat and corrosion. While titanium initially may be more expensive for these applications, designs that exploit its unique characteristics yield parts that more than pay for themselves with better performance and a longer life.