[Adger Smith]

Butch,
Your polls are un scientific and yes, I think they show skewed results. On this Thread you noted the difference in the outcome of two sites. (thanks, I requested that) You have got to realize "WHO" is the audience you are polling and what they are involved in building. I'm pretty sure there aren't any F-1 cars running a .043 ring with Gas ports, but there is a Pro Stock or Comp field that is probably near 100 % .043 or something thin and gas ported..Yes, an .043 ring with a gas port, or any ring with a gas port will show wear. They are designed to seal, not last. There is a Maint cycle in anything you use. I see you are int different coatings and designs to extend wear and maint cycles.. Good. The guys on Speed Talk and the other forums you visit and poll are into different applications than the guys here on Class Racer.
You can't make blanket statements or poll about what works best for everthing because of: Application-application-application.

P.S I'll try to run those 2 simulations you want on Pipe Max and another program this week as time permits.
AS