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Topic: piston ring question?
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thumpin cat
Gearhead Posts: 339
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Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 03-04-2003 01:54 AM
  
the two types of keith black pistons that i want for my 351w seem identical except one type of piston has 5/64 in. top/second ring, 3/16 in. oil control ring (KB 151), and the other has 1/16 in. top/second ring, 3/16 in. oil control ring.what is the difference between the two types of pistons?
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Mpcoluv
Gearhead Posts: 1144
From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-04-2003 05:45 AM
The 1/16", 1/16", 3/16" is a very common Ring set. Most SBCs use this set.....
There are much more ring variations available in this size.[This message has been edited by Mpcoluv (edited 03-04-2003).]
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Moneymaker
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From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-04-2003 11:28 AM
5/64 is THE most common ring size. It is the OEM spec for long life and sealing..
1/16 is the thinner race spec ring.------------------
Alex Denysenko
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Mpcoluv
Gearhead Posts: 1144
From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-04-2003 12:58 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Moneymaker:
5/64 is THE most common ring size. It is the OEM spec for long life and sealing..
1/16 is the thinner race spec ring.
Any downside to the 1/16 (standard tension)?
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Moneymaker
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From: Lyons, IL, USA
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posted 03-04-2003 02:13 PM
Nope.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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