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So Monte and Al maybe you could share with us how much power a $2000 set of rings can give over a $500 set in a typical bracket engine and in an ex-NASCAR engine and a heads up Hemi 99

For the rings we use, the answer is don't know and don't care. We are not concerned about if they make more power. We are concerned about maintaining ring seal in the extremely harsh environment WE use them in, which is a HEAVY nitrous load. You do NOT ring a nitrous motor for max power, you ring it to LIVE. In a motor such as ours, I may use as heavy as a 30lb oil package. Its all about ring seal and materials that can stand the abuse. So what makes our rings expensive is the materials used. We use the "M2" material on the top. While many use a "napier" cut second ring, most are cast. We use a special alloy on our second rings with a "napier" cut

But to answer your question, I will say the $2000 ring set will benefit the average bracket motor NONE. Because frankly, seldom is enough precision and attention to detail, in both parts and techniques, put in that type motor for the rings to be of any benefit. In a Pro-Stock, Comp, or class "record attempt" motor.....yes..........in the average bracket motor.....NO.

Monte