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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 08:22 PM
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Default 5.3 rebuild piston ring gap help!

hello all i am new to this forum.

I am building a 2001 5.3 so far the cylinders have been bored .030 over i have sealed power pistons and rings. The only thing i am unsure of is what the endgap should be on the top and bottom ring?
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 12:14 AM
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As long as you don't plan on spraying it I'd set them at .018" top and .020"
secondary.
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by A.R. Shale Targa
As long as you don't plan on spraying it I'd set them at .018" top and .020"
secondary.
Thanks! And actualy i had thoughts on spraying it with like a 50-75 shot
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by mrfubs
Thanks! And actualy i had thoughts on spraying it with like a 50-75 shot
Then add .006" to each number
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