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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 06:01 AM
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Default High boost piston ring suggestion
im looking for some input it looks like most of the fi guys on here are running hellfires or total seal im running custom je -31 cc pistons ill be in the 20-25 psi range its mostly a track car but i will want to run on the street on occation thanks guys for any suggestions and what your running psi and et with what rings thanks
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I ran Total Seals in the last engine.. Worked well>>>track and street.
Maybe give them a call. I hear they are good w/ tech help.
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anyone else?
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What ring grooves? gas ports?
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Contact reduction grooves
1/16-1/16-3/16 RING
.310" pocket depths
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Running Hellfires in a 370. Only have 700 miles on it but it hasnt used any oil or had any oil in the breather/pcv tanks. 14psi abusing it on the street and track.
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Running Hellfires in a 370. Only have 700 miles on it but it hasnt used any oil or had any oil in the breather/pcv tanks. 14psi abusing it on the street and track.
Glad to read this...my hellfire ring 370 should be done at the machine shop by the end of this week.
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Do you mind sharing this Top Secret piston ring information with us? I'm tearing down my 403 soon.
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lol he just suggested a set of hellfires and gave me a price
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