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post Dec 17, 2012 - 8:17 AM
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Hello 6GC members,
I just need a lil info, i have a set of wiseco forged (bore : 86.5mm) and wanna know what ring gap is needed for proper installation

thanks.
post Dec 17, 2012 - 9:54 AM
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what is the application? since you got wiseco pistons ill assume that you are going for big power. so gap the top ring at .019 and the 2nd ring at .017 (inches)

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post Dec 17, 2012 - 10:29 AM
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QUOTE (Smaay @ Dec 17, 2012 - 9:54 AM) *
what is the application? since you got wiseco pistons ill assume that you are going for big power. so gap the top ring at .019 and the 2nd ring at .017 (inches)


am looking at above 400hp so this is a good start to begin my investigation at.

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post Dec 17, 2012 - 1:05 PM
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If you're using 86.5mm pistons, I hope you're putting them into a 2.0 not a 2.2


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post Dec 17, 2012 - 3:17 PM
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He has a 3rd gen 3sgte so its 2.0


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post Dec 18, 2012 - 9:54 AM
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QUOTE (Smaay @ Dec 17, 2012 - 9:54 AM) *
what is the application? since you got wiseco pistons ill assume that you are going for big power. so gap the top ring at .019 and the 2nd ring at .017 (inches)


well did some reading and found this

Wiseco Piston rings

so im curious if u have any pros to having the second ring gap smaller
post Dec 18, 2012 - 11:55 AM
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go with what that guide tells you.


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