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1996 LT4 Piston Ring Spec's ?

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Old Feb 27, 2026 | 04:57 PM
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Default 1996 LT4 Piston Ring Spec's ?

Getting some mixed finding.. Could be just me.. Question ?

What are the 1996 LT4 piston right size for the top ring. I have read 1/6", 1.5mm and 2.0mm and from reading some findings from online calalogs..
I believe it is 1.5mm. but ? Let me know.

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Default LT4 Pistons and rings

I used Part H597DCP20 Piston kit, Sealed Power Hyper-eutectic .020 O/S when my LT4 was rebuilt. Piston rings were Part E530K20 Piston rings, 4.020 Sealed Power.
Piston ring thickness was 2.00mm x 1.50mm x 4.00mm.
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Yes. I was looking at the Dedl Power rings thst you used
same 2.0mm top ring with the 2nd ring 1.5mm
seem fit.
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