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Jan 6, 2007 | 09:01 PM

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Pistons rings

Whats are the differences of running a 1.5 1.5 3.0mm rings to 1/16 1/16 3/16 rings

Jan 6, 2007 | 10:07 PM

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Not much, just the metric/standard sizes.

Jan 6, 2007 | 10:10 PM

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Thx thats what i was thinking just wanted to be sure

Jan 6, 2007 | 10:13 PM

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I would go with the size that the Piston recommends though, just to be on the safe side.

Jan 7, 2007 | 12:10 AM

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The metric ring pack will have less surface fricton on them freeing up some HP & TQ. I have seen results as much as 11.2 HP & 7.9 fllbs TQ(part of this could also be piston design). That is also the same ring pack that is used on the LS1's from GM. I think that the stock LT1 pistons used a 1.2mm 1.5mm 4mm ring pack if memory serves me correctly.