piston rings
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From: Norn Iron
piston rings My engine luck just gets better...first my LS1, then the damn search engine isnt working lol 
What pistons rings is everyone here using ? Or recommends ?
I was using the Totalseal gapless 2 piece top ring, with a conventional 2nd ring.
But whilst part of the damage is likely my fault....
Some of the top rings have distorted and are no longer round. They have been heated excessively, likely through detonation
Arent I dumb.
But I never really did like them, as they just didnt feel loose enough in the ring groove.
Anyone else tried them ? any thoughts ?
Or what is recommended ?
What pistons rings is everyone here using ? Or recommends ?
I was using the Totalseal gapless 2 piece top ring, with a conventional 2nd ring.
But whilst part of the damage is likely my fault....
Some of the top rings have distorted and are no longer round. They have been heated excessively, likely through detonation
Arent I dumb.But I never really did like them, as they just didnt feel loose enough in the ring groove.
Anyone else tried them ? any thoughts ?
Or what is recommended ?
I just use plain old speed pro plasma moly top, ductile iron 2nd. 326 passes, two years of beating on it weekly, no smoke, no blowby and the car still runs a new best everytime out.
But if you plan on detonating it they are not for you
But if you plan on detonating it they are not for you
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From: Norn Iron
If the damn thing went fast enough, I wouldnt try and get greedy with the timing
I am planning on going with Stainless Steel Total Seal top ring and Gapless Total Seal second ring this winter. Sounds like people are having results with this combination.
