Beretta Posted October 19, 2004 Report Posted October 19, 2004 if im doing just a basic rebuil what rings do u guys suggest using and where can i find them. Todd Quote
TurboGTU Posted October 20, 2004 Report Posted October 20, 2004 Anything but Hastings..I had nothing but problems with Hastings. Speed Pro are great. Stock units from the dealer are great too. The speed pros can be found almost anywhere. Most engine shops can get them for you. Quote
DaveFromColorado Posted October 20, 2004 Report Posted October 20, 2004 I've heard good things about the total-seal "gapless" rings. with ANY molly ring you use, make sure you put them in "dry" (use wd-40 or other extremely light oil) otherwise you'll have an oil burning problem for the first few THOUSAND or more miles. --Dave. Quote
Brian P Posted October 21, 2004 Report Posted October 21, 2004 I installed moly rings with assembly lube on the cylinders, no burning issues at all Quote
TurboGTU Posted October 21, 2004 Report Posted October 21, 2004 We just redid my brothers Turbo Coupe t-bird and installed total seal rings (second gapless rings). I wonder if will be worth the money. Quote
DaveFromColorado Posted October 21, 2004 Report Posted October 21, 2004 on the engines I've put together, if I've used heavier oil I've had burning issues and the rings didn't want to seat properly - if I used wd-40 or other lightweight oil I've had no problems. Total Seal will sell an "installation powder" for use with installing their rings - I HIGHLY recomend using this, and following their exact procedures. a LOT of the folks over at http://www.turboford.org seem to like the total seal rings - and they're making good power with them. The've got a LOT to offer for upgrades and how-to's when it comes to making LOTS of power, but they're a lil' more strict about people using the search function first. If you really want to make power outta the ford 2.3 check out the Volvo DOHC head upgrade. --Dave. Quote
Beretta Posted October 24, 2004 Author Report Posted October 24, 2004 anyone know how much a set costs ? Todd Quote
TurboGTU Posted October 25, 2004 Report Posted October 25, 2004 I think we paid like 150 for the total seal from the machine shop. Quote
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