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Default 1mm rings. Safe for street use?

I purchased a set of Mahle pistons for my 416 build and opted for the 1.0/1.0/2.0mm ring pack in hopes to pick up any additional power I can; however, not at the expense of increased additional wear. Wiseco's use 1.2/1.2/3.0mm and OEM, Regular Mahle, and JE pistons use 1.5/1.5/3.0 rings. With my combo using a 4.0" crank is this going to increase wear noticeably? I'm not using forced induction or nitrous, strictly N/A. Did I screw up?
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Lateral gas ports on the pistons?
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If memory serves me correct...yes
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I'd gap the primary at .016"-.018" and the secondary at .024"
make sure to run an evap air pump kit and you'll be just fine



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