Posted By: edp
Ring compressor recomendations - 10/08/12 06:22 AM
As the title suggests - whats a really good one or type? I've got a crappy conventional one that worked OK on Datsun 76mm pistons but is sh**y on 4.25" pistons.
the tapered ones look pretty decent, not east to find local though..
thanks, Evan
Posted By: jamesc
Re: Ring compressor recomendations - 10/08/12 06:26 AM
it depends on what you want. tapered is by far the best, there is also the split tapered though i've never used them so i don't know what the range is. the plier type can have a big range and work ok as long as you're careful
as for finding local you could order any of them online
Posted By: moparniac
Re: Ring compressor recomendations - 10/08/12 10:05 AM
I have total seal and is adjustable.
Posted By: MPerry
Re: Ring compressor recomendations - 10/08/12 11:33 AM
I bought the proper sized fixed style and love it.
Goodvibe Racing
Posted By: 440Jim
Re: Ring compressor recomendations - 10/08/12 02:56 PM
The tapered ring compressors are so nice and easy to use. Broken rings are a thing of the past. Think of it as a cost of building the motor. And a tool you will have for the rest of your life. Including any future rebuilds.
If you do a lot of different size motors/pistons, then the locking pliers type with several bands are the next best thing.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ARP-900-3750/http://www.bing.com/shopping/alltrade-94...r&FORM=HURE
Posted By: Crizila
Re: Ring compressor recomendations - 10/08/12 03:21 PM
On E-bay or Racers Outlet - "PRC" #41-4000-kit = $87.99 and consists of 4 tapered compressors (4", 4.030", 4.040", and 4.060".
Posted By: MR_P_BODY
Re: Ring compressor recomendations - 10/08/12 03:57 PM
This is the style I use... it gives you a small bit
of adjustment so if I bore the engine it will still
work(this isnt the size I use but the same thing)...
it is the tapper style
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SME-90A3900/
Posted By: Triple Threat
Re: Ring compressor recomendations - 10/08/12 03:58 PM
I purchased a Summit brand adjustable tapered compressor for my last engine build. I was very pleased with it. Much much nicer than the cheap band style.
http://www.summitracing.com/search/Part-...ing+compressors
Posted By: edp
Re: Ring compressor recomendations - 10/08/12 04:17 PM
thanks guys, thats quite a list!
I figured the tapered one would be what I end up with. If stock pistons are 4.250 (I think - should measure) & mine are .030 over I assume I need the 4.280 tapered or do you want one slightly larger than the oversized piston?
Oh yeah, going in a 69 383 HP motor, badger 10:1 pistons.
Thx. E
Posted By: Triple Threat
Re: Ring compressor recomendations - 10/08/12 04:20 PM
Get one intended for the bore size you will end up with, 4.28 in your case.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SME-90A4250/
The taper plus adjustability thing is nice. 