Gapless Rings - Are they worth it?

Jeff Lee · 11-07-2009, 08:53 PM

I know of a racer that held the record with both the top and second ring being gapless. I had gappless top rings in my turbo II 2.2L record holder. My Stock / Super Stock RWD engines have all had gapped rings. As Bub says, follow the advice of your engine builder. If you go against his advice then your on your own and if the project fails or succeeds it's on your shoulders. This is one of those areas where you have to make your own decision and stick to it. There are too many variables that go into making it work...or not.

11-07-2009, 08:53 PM	#5
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Gapless Rings - Are they worth it? I know of a racer that held the record with both the top and second ring being gapless. I had gappless top rings in my turbo II 2.2L record holder. My Stock / Super Stock RWD engines have all had gapped rings. As Bub says, follow the advice of your engine builder. If you go against his advice then your on your own and if the project fails or succeeds it's on your shoulders. This is one of those areas where you have to make your own decision and stick to it. There are too many variables that go into making it work...or not. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

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