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Old 11-06-2011, 07:38 PM
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Default What piston rings for LQ4 Turbo Build?
Im swapping an LQ4 into my IS300 and I want to re-ring the motor before it goes in. What piston rings are best for forced induction? Any recommendations on brand or certain set?

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My builder recommended (practically told me I had to) Total Seal rings with a coated stainless top ring and a high tension oil ring. Engine is built to handle about 900rwhp reliably.
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how about call Total Seal, or Wiseco, or a manufacturer....

boosted applications DO NOT USE ductile iron.

they use steel of some sort.
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Ok I got these rings, per Total Seal

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TSR-CSH2010-5/
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There are some companies that recommend nitrited ductile iron top rings from what I've been finding
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There are some companies that recommend nitrited ductile iron top rings from what I've been finding
x2 total seal does... there classic total seal ring thats reccomended for boost has a ductile iron top ring
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i wound up going with a stainless gapless top ring after many many phone calls and emails
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i wound up going with a stainless gapless top ring after many many phone calls and emails
What brand rings? Who did you order them from?
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