Re: PISTON RING SUGGESTIONS...440???
[Re: Labratt]
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02/07/12 01:03 PM
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No need to even worry about getting fancy with a ring pack for that Randy. Go with moly top, ductile, standard or mid tension oil, and dont waste anymore time on it. That application simply doesnt require anything else.
I really like the Mahle rings. Nice flat finish, fit and size well, and they have a smooth fit.
They old tried and true Sealed Power almost always work well, just at a much higher cost.Been using the Total Seal CR series for many many years as well.
I'm not sold on the NEED for gapless, other than a few specific ( usually some alcohol) type engines.
RIP Monte Smith
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Re: PISTON RING SUGGESTIONS...440???
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02/07/12 01:11 PM
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No need to even worry about getting fancy with a ring pack for that Randy. Go with moly top, ductile, standard or mid tension oil, and dont waste anymore time on it. That application simply doesnt require anything else.
there's your answer
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Re: PISTON RING SUGGESTIONS...440???
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02/07/12 04:31 PM
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No need to even worry about getting fancy with a ring pack for that Randy. Go with moly top, ductile, standard or mid tension oil, and dont waste anymore time on it. That application simply doesnt require anything else.
I really like the Mahle rings. Nice flat finish, fit and size well, and they have a smooth fit.
They old tried and true Sealed Power almost always work well, just at a much higher cost.Been using the Total Seal CR series for many many years as well.
I'm not sold on the NEED for gapless, other than a few specific ( usually some alcohol) type engines.
 
Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)
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Re: PISTON RING SUGGESTIONS...440???
[Re: Labratt]
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02/07/12 06:54 PM
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Steff,I plan on honing the cylinders myself. I still have to purchase a hone to do it. Raff only has small block hones...or I'd borrow one of his!  
Id do it with a plate and sunnen machine Randy. Better end result for cheap.
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Re: PISTON RING SUGGESTIONS...440???
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02/07/12 09:29 PM
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Sealed Power rings,,,moly top, ductile second, standard tension oil rings,,file fit,,not gapless...plate honed...your 'good to go'.
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Re: PISTON RING SUGGESTIONS...440???
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02/08/12 01:06 PM
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You do want to use a plate.
The BEST rear seal holder is a nice piece. I use both theirs and Indys without any issues.
Use the Superformance rear seal and side seals.
RIP Monte Smith
Your work is a reflection of yourself, autograph it with quality.
WD for Diamond Pistons,Sidewinder cylinder heads, Wiseco, K1 rods and cranks,BAM lifters, Morel lifters, Molnar Technologies, Harland Sharp, Pro Gear, Cometic, King Engine Bearings and many others.
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Re: PISTON RING SUGGESTIONS...440???
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02/09/12 01:25 AM
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Damon,I believe when the honing plates are torqued to spec(same as head torque specs) that it simulates the actual "distortion" of the shape of the cylinder...making the process more accurate...and ring sealing more effective! 
Absolutely needed if you want to make the most power you can right away
Thanks. Good to know. I was thinking it was necessary for boring but not honing.
Damon
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Thanks in advance for your help! 
I will also be buying a better rear main seal holder! My stock one has oil all over the back of the block! Best Machine?...Indy? 
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