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Technical Shop => Engine, Transmission & Rear End => Topic started by: Roadman on February 16, 2017, 04:16:24 PM

Title: Gapless Piston Rings
Post by: Roadman on February 16, 2017, 04:16:24 PM
    Well, I learned something from this, seems they have been around for awhile. Anybody ever use them.  ??   

http://www.enginelabs.com/news/video-the-benefits-of-a-gapless-top-piston-ring-kit-with-total-seal/
Title: Re: Gapless Piston Rings
Post by: Cuda Cody on February 16, 2017, 04:26:13 PM
I've not seen those before.   :smile:  Wonder what the downfall is?   :notsure:  Are they more money?
Title: Re: Gapless Piston Rings
Post by: Roadman on February 16, 2017, 04:32:37 PM
   Price example      http://www.jegs.com/i/Total+Seal/901/S3690/10002/-1?ref=paid&brand=&channel=Shopping&gclid=CLWx4sPwldICFUJAhgod_tIL6A
Title: Re: Gapless Piston Rings
Post by: Roadman on February 16, 2017, 04:34:39 PM
      @Chryco Psycho (http://forum.e-bodies.org/index.php?action=profile;u=4)    your thoughts     :thinking:
Title: Re: Gapless Piston Rings
Post by: HP_Cuda on February 16, 2017, 05:43:41 PM
They will sure generate more cylinder pressure but gaining the 10-20hp numbers is kinda farsical. Invest in a nice set of rings and save your dough.
Title: Re: Gapless Piston Rings
Post by: Brads70 on February 16, 2017, 06:06:27 PM
I've used them before years ago on a Chevy 383 build. My engine builder buddy says they are not worth the money?
Title: Re: Gapless Piston Rings
Post by: Chryco Psycho on February 16, 2017, 08:05:31 PM
They are a good idea & work ok but they have to be a but weaker being 2 piece
In an all out every hp counts it would be worth it but for most builds a good file fit set should be very close to the same max power
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