CamaroZ28.Com Message Board

LT1 Based Engine Tech 1993-1997 LT1/LT4 Engine Related

Piston Rings

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-25-2004, 10:09 PM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
Mystic97Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Imperial, MO.
Posts: 704
Piston Rings
i'm going to be replacing the rings later this week, should i get new factory replacements? or is there an aftermarket piston ring that would HELP performance?
Mystic97Z is offline  
Reply
Old 05-26-2004, 03:00 PM
  #2  
Registered User
 
Mindgame's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: In a house by the bay
Posts: 2,985
Sure, the Speed Pro moly rings are ~$69, cast are ~$50. Check with Scoggin Dickey.

I'd go with the moly ring set myself but either would work fine.

-Mindgame
Mindgame is offline  
Reply
Old 05-26-2004, 03:20 PM
  #3  
Registered User
 
TexasTechTA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: LUBBOCK Tx and Dallas on occasions
Posts: 553
why do you need new rings on your car anyway? spray?
TexasTechTA is offline  
Reply
Old 05-26-2004, 03:31 PM
  #4  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
Mystic97Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Imperial, MO.
Posts: 704
na, i just pulled the engine out for a head/cam install, and while i'm there i'm gonna put some in.
Mystic97Z is offline  
Reply
Old 05-26-2004, 05:23 PM
  #5  
Registered User
 
H/C LS6Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Dallas, Necogdoches
Posts: 63
o ok
H/C LS6Z is offline  
Reply
Old 05-26-2004, 09:09 PM
  #6  
Registered User
 
kyzar24's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 289
you want to put cast rings only on stock pistons
kyzar24 is offline  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Intake manifold gasket, anybody have this?
magman
LT1 Based Engine Tech
7
04-15-2016 03:08 AM
383 lt1 swap
Z Power
LT1 Based Engine Tech
8
09-19-2015 11:19 PM
stock heads and supercharger
DelSoto
Forced Induction
4
09-19-2015 05:31 AM
Total rebuild, cranks but won't start
95craz28
Fuel and Ignition
11
09-12-2015 07:47 AM
L98, LTx, or LSx, simplest to install on '87 IROC?
gonzo275rltw
LT1 Based Engine Tech
4
09-05-2015 06:26 PM
Back to Subforum
LT1 Based Engine Tech
View Next Unread
a GREAT link on fuel systems troubleshooting.




Advanced Search
Quick Reply: Piston Rings


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:41 PM.