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jlmtrout · 02-08-2006, 02:55 PM

Has anyone used gapless rings on the street? If so, would you use them again, or do you you have any horror stories? Looking for pro's and con's for my daily driver. Thanks for all replys. Good luck and keep on truckin'.......Jerry

roj2323 · 02-08-2006, 05:45 PM

ask in the engine and drivetrain forum. you should be able to get your answer there.

good luck,
ondrew

jku72 · 02-08-2006, 05:46 PM

I have a set of total seal gapless rings in my pontiac. I have a very low leakdown rate, and even with the pcv valve disconnected, I dont get any oil vapors or oil leaks anywhere. I dont have a great deal of mileage on them, so I'm afraid I can't say personally if they pay in the end.
As "Joe motorist", I don't notice any difference over a traditional set.
My honest opinion is that it doesn't warrant the extra cost on a street driver.

70rs/ss · 02-08-2006, 07:43 PM

My thoughts exactly, the extra cost is not something you will feel in the seat of the pants buttmeter. They are good, but your $$ can be better spent elsewhere. When you are trying to squeeze 1-2hp out of a purpose built race engine then go gapless, but on a daily street warrior I'd just use a good quality set of moly rings.

02-08-2006, 02:55 PM	#1
jlmtrout Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Memphis, Tn Posts: 194	gapless rings Has anyone used gapless rings on the street? If so, would you use them again, or do you you have any horror stories? Looking for pro's and con's for my daily driver. Thanks for all replys. Good luck and keep on truckin'.......Jerry __________________ '68 c-10 long wheelbase fleetside, been in family since new, originally 250 3 speed Now (389) 350 .060 over 3.75 stroke,Edelbrock Performer RPM 70cc heads and Intake 600 cfm Edelbrock,Small Comp Cams retro-roller cam and roller rockers,9:1 cr, headers, HEI,Old Air a/c, 72 power disc brakes w/stainless lines, 3.42 gear,T-56 6-speed, original paint(what's left of it). Dakota Digital Dash

02-08-2006, 05:45 PM	#2
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	Re: gapless rings ask in the engine and drivetrain forum. you should be able to get your answer there. good luck, ondrew

02-08-2006, 05:46 PM	#3
jku72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: cornville, maine Posts: 659	Re: gapless rings I have a set of total seal gapless rings in my pontiac. I have a very low leakdown rate, and even with the pcv valve disconnected, I dont get any oil vapors or oil leaks anywhere. I dont have a great deal of mileage on them, so I'm afraid I can't say personally if they pay in the end. As "Joe motorist", I don't notice any difference over a traditional set. My honest opinion is that it doesn't warrant the extra cost on a street driver. __________________ jku Cornville, Maine 68 C10 burb 42 Willys MB 46 Dodge WF-32 1.5 ton 53 & 56 Olds' 60 Cadillac 22 Dodge Brothers

02-08-2006, 07:43 PM	#4
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: gapless rings My thoughts exactly, the extra cost is not something you will feel in the seat of the pants buttmeter. They are good, but your $$ can be better spent elsewhere. When you are trying to squeeze 1-2hp out of a purpose built race engine then go gapless, but on a daily street warrior I'd just use a good quality set of moly rings.



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