GeicoGecko

Hey All,

I've been searching the web for a couple of days for a set of file fit rings for my pistons. They are 1.5mm top, 1.5mm 2nd and 2.5mm oil control rings. For some reason I can't find anyone that does a set of file fit rings (the drop in + 0.020 rings from Hastings had ring gaps > 0.023 which is too much for the intended street use). The motor is an LS3 and I have +0.020 pistons to match the bore.

Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers!

Che70velle

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My searching doesn’t show anything either. What piston are you running?

TA2SLOW346

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Number:42082CP.020
search that part number it's a Mahle ring set

GeicoGecko

Thank you, I can’t remember the piston brand.

I checked out the Mahle rings but according to Summit’s site they aren’t file fit. Sometimes that means they are pre-gapped and that’s where I’ve run into issues with the Hastings rings. The “pre-gapped” gap meant the gaps were too big for my application.

Do you know if this is the case with that Mahle part?

DualQuadDave

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Check Total Seal, I'm sure they have it. FYI, .023 is fine for street use. Yes, you can spec it tighter, but I wouldn't call it way off. There would be zero difference on a dyno.