Piston Ring Fit Question
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Drifting
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Crystal lake Il
2022 Corvette of the Year Winner -- Modified
2021 C4 of the Year - Modified Winner
Piston Ring Fit Question
No one makes the LT-5 rings.....Total Seal sent over a set
The top ring is .004 side clearance vs stock at .002-.003
How much backspace is too much?, these are .025 stock is .016
Thanks
The top ring is .004 side clearance vs stock at .002-.003
How much backspace is too much?, these are .025 stock is .016
Thanks
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Concord NC
St. Jude Donor '10
End gap has a LOT of variables. The most significant being ring material and application. A steel ring needs a diff gap compared to a moly ring, a heavy nitrous application needs a different endgap than say a mild street motor, etc.
Backspace you typically want as tight as you can without binding up when at temperature...once again, ring material comes into play. A larger backspace can be useful with gas ported pistons for instance. .025 sounds on the large side. I'd get up with Total Seal, they should know more than anyone....
Backspace you typically want as tight as you can without binding up when at temperature...once again, ring material comes into play. A larger backspace can be useful with gas ported pistons for instance. .025 sounds on the large side. I'd get up with Total Seal, they should know more than anyone....
