I use hell fire rings they are file fit iirc they are 300 bucks bit don't quote me on that.
Lot of work to get your DES end gap
LB7: Piston Rings?
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I use hell fire rings they are file fit iirc they are 300 bucks bit don't quote me on that.
Lot of work to get your DES end gap
do you all just use factory specs on desired end gap? or are ranges provided from manufacturer? or...?
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C-ya
The more I read the more I think I should leave my truck alone
:spit: aint that the truth
For the factory pistons yes. But aftermarket forged pistons like the arias that simon runs come with their own specs for rings and wall clearance.
I dont recommend it its always best to do it right , but i am not the only one who has done it , not many will admit to it though. but i haven't seen any signs of blow by ,and my motor only had 70k on it when i tore it down .
We reused Josh's rings also with no issues. I dont see a problem with reusing the rings but I want to torque hone my block so reusing is out of the question
We reused Josh's rings also with no issues. I dont see a problem with reusing the rings but I want to torque hone my block so reusing is out of the question
Well there goes that idea
I really had no intentions of re-using my rings but accordiing to the builder the stock bore OEM rings are on back order I just want to get my engine back ASAP but I dont want to do it half a$$ed either... Any luck on finding any Henry??? :hug:
Also Tom found them local for around that price not sure were.
Best I have found is 330 area for Mahles.
Johnson's Speed Warehouse in Lansing, MI. Worked out to $307.40 with tax. Mahle OEM rings, standard bore.
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Are these prices for the entire set, or just one set of rings per piston? Sorry for the silly question. At the dealer, I was told one set of stock rings was 160 dollars. I would love to get an entire set of new rings while the motor is apart but I can not afford the price the dealer wants.