Total Seal Rings???
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Bud2
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Warrnambool Victoria
Total Seal Rings???
Getting my 383 build sheet in order and sent it along to my nephew who does a fair bit of oval racin' for his opinion. He said he asked 5 different engine builders and none use Total Seal Rings. He didn't know why.
Any of you guys have an insight on these rings before I buy them?
Bud.
Any of you guys have an insight on these rings before I buy them?
Bud.
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Scottsdale Arizona
I had them in a 383. That engine didn't last long but I don't think it had anything to do with the rings. That engine performed unbelievably well until its untimely end.
I would guess that one reason that engine builders don't use them is the cost. Almost 3 times as much as most other ring sets.
I would guess that one reason that engine builders don't use them is the cost. Almost 3 times as much as most other ring sets.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: NORTHEAST
Getting my 383 build sheet in order and sent it along to my nephew who does a fair bit of oval racin' for his opinion. He said he asked 5 different engine builders and none use Total Seal Rings. He didn't know why.
Any of you guys have an insight on these rings before I buy them?
Bud.
Any of you guys have an insight on these rings before I buy them?
Bud.
Most guys buy a nice set of rings and then don't bother to have the block plate honed and then the hone job is done with a cheap honing machine and stones which in the does not make for good ring seal.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Livonia MI
I've used them for a few engine builds, with good results, and personally like them. Heard they're not the greatest for ultra high rpm use, as something about the two part top ring chattering. I think it's a pretty novel design, and would use them again.
