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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 09:07 AM
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Default Need GM Ring Gap Specs for revised '02-'03 LS6

I need to know what the revised ring gaps are with the re-designed rings for the top, middle & oil ring. I assume these would be in the 2003 Service manual if someone has one, thanks!
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Here is the specs for a 2003 LS6
Thru GM's online service manual
Piston Ring End Gap - First Compression Ring - Measured in Cylinder Bore - Production
0.23-0.44 mm
0.009-0.017 in

Piston Ring End Gap - First Compression Ring - Measured in Cylinder Bore
0.23-0.5 mm
0.009-0.0196 in

Piston Ring End Gap - Second Compression Ring - Measured in Cylinder Bore - Production
0.44-0.7 mm
0.017-0.027 in

Piston Ring End Gap - Second Compression Ring - Measured in Cylinder Bore
0.44-0.76 mm
0.0173-0.03 in

Piston Ring End Gap - Oil Control Ring - Measured in Cylinder Bore - Production
0.18-0.75 mm
0.007-0.029 in

Piston Ring End Gap - Oil Control Ring - Measured in Cylinder Bore - Service
0.18-0.81 mm
0.007-0.032 in

Piston Ring to Groove Clearance - First Compression Ring - Production
0.04-0.086 mm
0.00157-0.0033 in

Piston Ring to Groove Clearance - First Compression Ring - Service
0.04-0.068 mm
0.00157-0.0033 in

Piston Ring to Groove Clearance - Second Compression Ring - Production
0.05-0.088 mm
0.002-0.0034 in

Piston Ring to Groove Clearance - Second Compression Ring - Service
0.05-0.088 mm
0.002-0.0034 in

Piston Ring to Groove Clearance - Oil Control Ring - Production
-0.008 to +0.0176 mm
-0.0003 to +0.0069 in

Piston Ring to Groove Clearance - Oil Control Ring - Service
-0.008 to +0.0176 mm
-0.0003 to +0.0069 in







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I need to know what the revised ring gaps are with the re-designed rings for the top, middle & oil ring. I assume these would be in the 2003 Service manual if someone has one, thanks!
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 07:04 PM
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Awesome! Thanks!

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