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Sep 13, 2004 | 10:23 AM

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lt1 piston question

what size rings does an lt1 engine have on a stanrdard bore?? are they 5/16???

Sep 13, 2004 | 10:45 AM

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5/64" - 5/64" - 3/16"

Sep 13, 2004 | 08:03 PM

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ok thanks

i assume

top comp
top comp
oil ring

is your #s of course.

thanks rb

Sep 13, 2004 | 08:24 PM

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That would be correct.

Sep 13, 2004 | 08:53 PM

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ok whats the deal were it say .001- .005 over sized.. thats not very much i would assume thats for re-ringing a slightly worn motor?

Sep 13, 2004 | 09:19 PM

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Yes... that would refer to their bore diameter, not their thickness. That would be 4.000", plus any oversize.

Sep 27, 2004 | 10:33 PM

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hey rb i just took this thing all apart and noticed that i have different sized rings than i thought. it looks like the top one is thicker than the one under it.

any ideas on size with a set like that??

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