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Gapless ring break in time? #1887952 08/09/15 11:57 AM 08/09/15 11:57 AM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 79 Texas S Steve Reynolds OP member
Steve Reynolds OP member S Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 79 Texas	I have an RB in a Demon, freshened up the RB, what would break in time frame be? I have made 4 quarter mile passes, pulled plugs, adjusted valves, checked compression, the compression is 160 - 185. I know it should be closer together, need thoughts and/or opinions. thanks Steve

Re: Gapless ring break in time? [Re: Steve Reynolds] #1888002 08/09/15 01:13 PM 08/09/15 01:13 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,938 Sonora CA Mopar_Rich top fuel
Mopar_Rich top fuel Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,938 Sonora CA	4 passes should be plenty. The key to gapless rings is to have a smooth plateau hone.

Re: Gapless ring break in time? [Re: Steve Reynolds] #1888368 08/09/15 10:37 PM 08/09/15 10:37 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 79 Texas S Steve Reynolds OP member
Steve Reynolds OP member S Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 79 Texas	Hone was done by a reputable shop that recommended gapless and has built many comp elim and outlaw engines, I don't think hone is the issue, but maybe. More ideas or opinions please. Steve

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