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AM Rings?
Who is selling the AM rings for the LT-5, my machinist said he would get new ones...
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Re: AM Rings?
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WTH are AM rings? Pete
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'91 #1635 PoloGreen 350 LT5 11.09 @ 129.27 11.04 @ 128.86 474RWHP 400RWTQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFNFOhGGlR4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlRIOMwaDYY https://sites.google.com/site/peteszr1garage |
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Re: AM Rings?
AM=Aftermarket......Piston Rings
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Re: AM Rings?
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Re: AM Rings?
Lee,
You will need to carefully check these rings out. The compression rings have a history of being too thin, resulting in side clearance on the top side of acceptable. They also are not as wide as stock rings, meaning they are not as well supported in the ring groove when compressed. They will work, but short life due to flutter & ultimately breakage, may occur. If you buy them, please let us know your findings.
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Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 ZR-1, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed. |
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Re: AM Rings?
I am unsure if total seal have these rings anymore, so you may not be able to source them direct, however we do have plenty in stock if you want them. $249.99 per set.
I have sold these ring kits for 3 + years now and never had one issue with any customer, i've assembled motors in house and never had any issues with fitment. I found out about these rings through Marc and to get the word from the horses mouth it would be best to ask him, but... i am certain he uses them in stock motors. I had one customer send a set back to me as he wasn;t certain he wanted to put these in his motor, that's fine we took them back, but i wouldn't hesitate in putting these Total Seal ring kits in any motor and would be happy to do so all day long. I can't say i have heard of any engine with these rings go 100,000 miles, but on the other hand i haven't heard of any failing after 1000 miles. |
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Re: AM Rings?
As a matter of clarification to the subject of my fitment post above, I do NOT have any personal experience with the fitment of the subject rings, nor did I know that Kurt sold Total Seal Rings. The information I provided was from two independent sources and was meant as a cautionary advisory.
If Marc Haibeck says they're good to go in a stock piston, then I'm sure he has checked fitment thoroughly and found them serviceable.
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Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 ZR-1, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed. |
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Re: AM Rings?
I checked into the issues, I was told that I need to check, however the issue was brought to their attention and supposedly has been fixed, the cost is $309.00
But as noted, no one has come forward with issues from the orginal rings
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Re: AM Rings?
Sorry AM is the abbreviation used in estimating for insurance claims when an aftermarket part is used.....
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