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Accidentally gapped top ring too much

Bungcheez3r

Bungcheez3r

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First time engine builder, accidentally gapped my top ring to 0.03 instead of 0.025. This is on my b230ft with 96.5 overbore traum pistons. I think i got tired and accidentally sanded tf out of my ring. I plan on cranking the boost, maybe like 20 psi+. Should i maybe try running higher gaps and gapping the 2nd ring to 0.032 or something or do I have to order a new ring? Thanks!!
 
Bungcheez3r said:
First time engine builder, accidentally gapped my top ring to 0.03 instead of 0.025. This is on my b230ft with 96.5 overbore traum pistons. I think i got tired and accidentally sanded tf out of my ring. I plan on cranking the boost, maybe like 20 psi+. Should i maybe try running higher gaps and gapping the 2nd ring to 0.032 or something or do I have to order a new ring? Thanks!!
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AFAIK on high performance applications too big a gap is better than too small.
 
If memory serves, I'm running .028 top, .032 middle on my setup, also Traum's from Josh. No real issues to be honest. Definitely better to go wider than too tight...don't ask how I know...
 
Bungcheez3r said:
First time engine builder, accidentally gapped my top ring to 0.03 instead of 0.025. This is on my b230ft with 96.5 overbore traum pistons. I think i got tired and accidentally sanded tf out of my ring. I plan on cranking the boost, maybe like 20 psi+. Should i maybe try running higher gaps and gapping the 2nd ring to 0.032 or something or do I have to order a new ring? Thanks!!
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It’ll be fine, run it.
 
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