Ernie W

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I've got a couple quick questions.... I'm currently gathering parts for a budget iron L92 build. I've got a complete L92 that has block damaged beyond repair but all internals are good. I'm going to have a LQ4 block bored out to put the rotating assembly in.

I need to find a good ring set, I've searched ebay and found a perfect circle moly set and a Hastings moly set. I've seen a few that ran the Hasting replacement set. Just looking for a good set.

Intake valves, I need to replace the intake valves due to one being bent. I'd like to upgrade to the LS3 hollow stem valve. Will I be fine with the GM LS3 hollow stem valves? I plan on running a BTR .660 spring set with titanium retainers, BTR pushrods, and a BTR Stage IV LS3 camshaft.

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

KCS

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I run the Hastings rings in mine. It's was a pretty nice set for just $150. Ductile moly top with a Napier second.

LS3 valve should be fine.

moeZ28

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My LS3 pistons, rings, and rods came out of a 100k mile LS3 Vette that was rebuilt forged for bigger boost. My car doesn't smoke or use any oil. I say the more stock parts you can reuse, the better. GM's rings are so low tension in the LS motors, they don't wear like the old school sbc motors did. That's why you still see the crosshatch on 100k mile plus LS engine bores. The stock rings as long as it didn't smoke before, are fine.