piston rings
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piston rings
ok which rings should i get since i have to tear the motor down im thinking the total seal gapless in a 4.42 bore or should i get the 4.425 and file fit them.
the ring pakage on the pistons are 1/16th 1/16th /3/16th unless there is a better ring set to go with.
the ring pakage on the pistons are 1/16th 1/16th /3/16th unless there is a better ring set to go with.
muddog899- Posts : 56
Join date : 2011-02-28
Re: piston rings
It depends how much you like filing rings.. me, it is my least favorite part of a build. besides scraping gaskets, lol
seriously, file fit will allow you to set clearance and 1/16" rings are ok but kinda bulky anymore, however, that is what most shelf pistons have..
seriously, file fit will allow you to set clearance and 1/16" rings are ok but kinda bulky anymore, however, that is what most shelf pistons have..
6t6mustang- Posts : 93
Join date : 2013-09-08
Age : 49
Location : redding, ca
Re: piston rings
I don't think gapless are worth the extra expense. Just my personal opinion.
gt350hr- Posts : 662
Join date : 2014-08-20
Location : Anaheim , CA
Re: piston rings
x2, guess I was focusing on the file or non file end of it but, yeh..
6t6mustang- Posts : 93
Join date : 2013-09-08
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Re: piston rings
If a non file fit set gives you .020-.022 on the top ring , you're good to go. Filing rings is my least favorite part of building engines.
gt350hr- Posts : 662
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Location : Anaheim , CA
Re: piston rings
Oh come on. There's nothing finer than putting in some ear buds and filing some rings.
Re: piston rings
not my favorite thing to do but i can
so if not hte gapless rings any recomdations on what to get
so if not hte gapless rings any recomdations on what to get
muddog899- Posts : 56
Join date : 2011-02-28
Re: piston rings
prolly wanna start off with what application and engine specs..
6t6mustang- Posts : 93
Join date : 2013-09-08
Age : 49
Location : redding, ca
Re: piston rings
a 552 sand drag motor running meth 14.1 compression cam is 680 lift
muddog899- Posts : 56
Join date : 2011-02-28
Re: piston rings
Ackery and child's- ductile top, Napier second and low tension oil rings.
6t6mustang- Posts : 93
Join date : 2013-09-08
Age : 49
Location : redding, ca
Re: piston rings
+1 on that ring style
gt350hr- Posts : 662
Join date : 2014-08-20
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