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Old 02-28-2010, 09:52 PM
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I am reassembling my engine after punching out the jugs to accept 107 ci pistons. Any sugggestions for ring gaps?
 
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I'd just follow the specs provided for the pistons and rings. Can't go wrong with that.
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The Wiseco's have a different gap for the top, and second ring.
Don't know what piston you have though??
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The local engine builder recommends 4 thousandths per inch of bore on the top ring, 4-5 thousandths per inch of bore on the second ring, and .015-.050 on the oil rings. Sound about right?

 
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That will work fine.
 
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For what it's worth as an example only, my CP pistons require Bore x .0045-.005 on the top ring, Bore x .005-.006 for the second ring, and minimum .015 for the oil rings. This is for Street/high performance. The second ring requires a touch more gap since it runs hotter than the top in just about any piston/ring fit. I'm sure your builder has a handle on all of this.
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make sure the ring is cut squarely and de burred before install.
 

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And whatever you do, DO NOT leave old parts, in the clients engine...
 
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