should i use the JE rings or get different ones?

sn95gt19 · 02-02-2003, 07:06 PM

i got JE 8.5:1 pistons, they came with a full set of rings. are the rings that they give you any good, or should i buy some other kind.

they are going in a dart blocked turbo 347, im looking to boost around 15psi, then up to 18-19 when i get some balls

HotRoddin · 02-02-2003, 08:08 PM

Well they have been around for a long time, and they make good pistons. I can't imagine they'd give you crappy rings, although if your gonna run boost, you better make sure they aren't cast iron rings.

mustangII460 · 02-02-2003, 08:22 PM

What kind of rings are they?

Make sure you use "Moly" rings. If they are not moly, id toss them.

sn95gt19 · 02-02-2003, 09:40 PM

i have no idea what they are?? how can i tell if they are moly or not.

HotRoddin · 02-02-2003, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sn95gt19
i have no idea what they are?? how can i tell if they are moly or not.

call JE tomorrow and ask.
I have a JE catalog around here some place ... i'll see if i can find it, it should say what they are.

WADS56 · 02-03-2003, 08:54 AM

You should of got a sheet with the pistons saying what they are, and what to gap them at. I got JE rings with mine and they are a good ring. If you don't have this sheet DON"T install them until you find out what they are. There is allot of stuff to know when doing this, it will make or break your engine.

I still have my spec sheet and if you want I can e-mail all the info to you if you need it.

Also you will need a ring file.

sn95gt19 · 02-03-2003, 10:19 AM

i lost the sheet like a dumbass, im having someone else put it all together.......i have too much money into this thing to mess it up.

ill look for the sheet, if i cant find it ill pm you, so you can e mail me the specs.

thanks

sn95gt19 · 02-03-2003, 09:45 PM

OK i found the sheet, and it told me nothing......but the sticker on the top of the ring box did.

top ring: 4.030+.005x116
ductile iron-plasma moly-barrel

second ring:4.030+.005x1/16
cast iron-phosphate-taper face

oil ring: 4.030x3/16
carbon steel-chrome plated-std. tension

ANY GOOD OR NOT?

02-02-2003, 07:06 PM	#1
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	should i use the JE rings or get different ones? i got JE 8.5:1 pistons, they came with a full set of rings. are the rings that they give you any good, or should i buy some other kind. they are going in a dart blocked turbo 347, im looking to boost around 15psi, then up to 18-19 when i get some balls __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

02-02-2003, 08:22 PM	#3
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	What kind of rings are they? Make sure you use "Moly" rings. If they are not moly, id toss them. __________________ Frank

02-02-2003, 09:40 PM	#4
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	i have no idea what they are?? how can i tell if they are moly or not. __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

02-03-2003, 08:54 AM	#6
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	You should of got a sheet with the pistons saying what they are, and what to gap them at. I got JE rings with mine and they are a good ring. If you don't have this sheet DON"T install them until you find out what they are. There is allot of stuff to know when doing this, it will make or break your engine. I still have my spec sheet and if you want I can e-mail all the info to you if you need it. Also you will need a ring file. __________________ 79 Hatch: NA 347, Stage 2 Canfield Heads, Victor JR. Intake, Blueprinted Holley 750 HP, Solid Roller Cam, Shooting for 10's on motor 93 LX: Tremec, dual friction clutch, fms flywheel, Hedman shorties, O/R H-pipe Ricer hater's club member #49

02-03-2003, 10:19 AM	#7
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	i lost the sheet like a dumbass, im having someone else put it all together.......i have too much money into this thing to mess it up. ill look for the sheet, if i cant find it ill pm you, so you can e mail me the specs. thanks __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

02-02-2003, 08:08 PM	#2
HotRoddin cranky old man Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Longview Texas Posts: 683	Well they have been around for a long time, and they make good pistons. I can't imagine they'd give you crappy rings, although if your gonna run boost, you better make sure they aren't cast iron rings.

02-03-2003, 09:45 PM	#8
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	OK i found the sheet, and it told me nothing......but the sticker on the top of the ring box did. top ring: 4.030+.005x116 ductile iron-plasma moly-barrel second ring:4.030+.005x1/16 cast iron-phosphate-taper face oil ring: 4.030x3/16 carbon steel-chrome plated-std. tension ANY GOOD OR NOT? __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

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