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Mar 22, 2009 | 03:44 PM

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Ring Gaps

So as my first build up on my motor my buddy is letting me do pretty much everything

but I happened to F* up 2 top compression rings by .001".

Bottom ones are really easy top however require a bit more grinding. Anywho...Anyone know if a vendor sells piston rings separate other than a whole set for a 99 ls1 standard bore 3.897+.005 1.5mm 1.5mm 3.0mm Thanks

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Mar 22, 2009 | 07:26 PM

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I'm assuming you are talking about the end gaps, .001" too big isn't that big a deal, but if you can afford it, buy some new ones.

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I would not sweat.001 on the ring gap.

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Mar 22, 2009 | 09:49 PM

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yeah, .001 is not a big deal. That could be the difference between say a tight .024 and a loose .024. On another note, if it happens again, you can always try and find a cylinder that is a little smaller, which will change the gap.

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