Looking for formula for piston ring gap
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Looking for formula for piston ring gap Looking to see is anyone knows the formula for setting up piston ring gaps. I am currently doing my 2002 6.0L turbo build and have heard I need a specific gap set on my first and second ring. Any help would be appreciated.
What did the piston manufacturer suggest?
This would be a starting point...
Wiseco - piston ring gap and file fitting
This would be a starting point...
Wiseco - piston ring gap and file fitting
For a street car, go .0050” x the bore size for top ring. .0055” x the bore size for the second ring. This is per Wiseco”s recommendations. If this is a full on race deal, add .0015” to the multiplier.
What piston? It really depends on the heat the rings will be subjected to.
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Diamond pistons. I called them today and they provided for to to go to total seals website and they have a PDF chart. Which I supplied below.
They suggested, .022 for top and bottom ring with a bore measurement 4.010
They suggested, .022 for top and bottom ring with a bore measurement 4.010