SStroked 410

I finally got everything balanced and taken to the machine shop to build. I was talking to a few people and they said that its important how you gap the rings. This is whatone of them said so how do I tell them how to gap my rings? I dont think I will ever spray more then a 300 shot. But for sure a 200-250. Now I might have to drive this car more often then I though, for work so somewhat of a daily driver.


what else do I need to let my machinist know besides this
mains at near .0025, the rods open up a little to .0028-.003

TIA

LOnSLO

iTrader: (15)

Just out of curiosity, do you have a reputable engine builder? You should be able to tell him what you are doing with the motor, and he should build it that way. But here's what I gapped my rings at:
top - .024
second - .028

These are for Childs & Albert rings. Consult Diamond for your recommended ring gap.

SStroked 410

The guy has been doing this for 30 years and knows his stuff but the problem is he hasnt done a lot of LS1's. So thats why I want to have all the info and give it to him.

thanks

98 Silver Bullet

iTrader: (28)

I called Diamond when I built my forged 346. I told them I would be spraying up to a 200 shot. They had me open the top ring a little to .018 and set the second ring gap to .016. I had two different techs tell me the same thing.