SmallBlock 383

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Im putting new rings in my ls1 with stock pistons do i need to hone the block or will I be fine by just putting in the new rings

mark21742

If you don't see any real signs of wear just run a hone in it real quick to get a good pattern back in the bore so your new rings seal up good

batboy

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Yes, you need to break the glaze and get a good cross-hatch pattern in order to get new rings to seat.

hcb1700

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I'd do it if I were you. As mentioned above, that will help with ring seal.

bww3588

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It will help, but if there is no obvious damage, the rings will seal fine. Rings these days are designed to seat and seal on existing cylinder surfaces.

But a light hone with a ball hone will not hurt. Just make sure to gap the rings accordingly.

Thumper28

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My local shop hones for $7 per cylinder. So for about $50 it probably worth it. Then while your there you can have them clean the block which will clean out all the oil passages and make it nice and pretty.

RonSSNova

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I agree. If you hone, use a fine grit. Like 380 or so.

Ron

wildcamaro

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The best "do it yourself" method is to use a flex-hone....it is a dingleberry looking device that does a real good job, I consulted with tony mamo about grit and he recommended 400 so that's what I got...the hone is like $50 on eBay

bww3588

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380 or 400 grit will do. I like The 380 ish better as a rougher surface will force the rings to seat quicker leaving less time for the cylinders to wash down.

Just make sure you get the cross hatch angles right, about a 45 degree angle on the cross hatch is nominal.

Once it's running, get it up in the revs to about 2k for a few minutes to keep it from loading up with fuel. Let it hang for about 5 minutes and take it out and flog it.

A.R. Shale Targa

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In addition to the hone/crosshatch....this stuff really works
http://www.jegs.com/p/Total-Seal/Tot...50299/10002/-1