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Old 03-24-2006, 02:51 PM   #1
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Default Gapless rings & Forced Induction ??

Building extra motor for Callaway. Just curious how many are using gapless style 2nd ring and what thickness rings your using with Super or Turbo?? Preferred brand? Problems with Moly flaking??

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Old 03-24-2006, 04:31 PM   #2
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Building extra motor for Callaway. Just curious how many are using gapless style 2nd ring and what thickness rings your using with Super or Turbo?? Preferred brand? Problems with Moly flaking??

Thanks Ike
I took my gapless rings out as I could not get my motor to stop smoking. Upon much investigation I found that others have had similar experience. I went with regular old file fit moly rings.
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Thanks. I thought I had read some negative opinions, just couldn't remember where. How many are using a steel top ring?? Thanks
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Old 03-28-2006, 04:42 PM   #4
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I ran Total Seal rings...I too had smoke.
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