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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 10:13 AM
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Default ring gap specs?

What gap do you guys like to see for boosted bp's? Ring set says min clearance .004in.
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For which ring? What pistons?
Old Dec 25, 2011 | 03:32 PM
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Sav, please allow me to threadjack here:

BP engine, 84mm JE pistons, all rings..
Old Dec 25, 2011 | 03:43 PM
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Sorry, 99 stock pistons, stock spec rings, light hone on cylinders. Spec was .004"in per inch of bore. They are installed already now, I ended up inbetween .016-.018"in on all four. Should work well for a street build. Hopefully:-)
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For aftermarket pistons, follow the instructions. For stock pistons, follow the FSM.
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