Rings?
09-05-2008, 01:33 PM
#1
Rings? Have Je Pistons (believe they're 28cc dish) that came with JE pro seal rings. Now... for a turbo application, what rings SHOULD I run. Are the rings supplied designed for the abuse of a turbocharger or should I look at something else? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Tony
Tony
09-05-2008, 02:12 PM
#2
It will depend on the intended HP you are after for an exact answer.
My builder used those same rings without reservation for my engine,
and I believe they are a plasma/moly top and ductile iron second ring.
If you don't rattle the engine too much I think the plasma rings will be fine.
The stainless Hellfire rings are stronger, but cylinder wear could be an issue on a car that is driven a lot on the street.
I would contact your machinist to see what he thinks as well.
My builder used those same rings without reservation for my engine,
and I believe they are a plasma/moly top and ductile iron second ring.
If you don't rattle the engine too much I think the plasma rings will be fine.
The stainless Hellfire rings are stronger, but cylinder wear could be an issue on a car that is driven a lot on the street.
I would contact your machinist to see what he thinks as well.
09-05-2008, 04:58 PM
#3
Hmmm, that's true. I'm looking at probably realistically no more than 800rwhp out of this 408 @ approx 15psi. I ran plasma rings in my 464ci pontiac and they worked great on the street. Not really sure on the stainless, as it's not a strip-only vehicle. I think I'll stick with the ones I've got. Already have them new in the box, came with the pistons, might as well run them if I'm not running a RIDICULOUS amount of power.
09-05-2008, 05:07 PM
#5
Appreciate that Shawn. Thanks for chiming in. Will call it a day then! =) Just got my axles back, some new deep open ended 1/2" lug nuts, got my 3" wheel studs in, and new bearings/seals on my moser axles for the 9" in my 67. Dropped the block off to have the cam bearings removed and shot blasted so I can take it to have it machined.
