What causes a PISTON Ring to Break?
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What causes a PISTON Ring to Break?
So my Built B16a Engine [Srp STD Size Pistons] began to missfire[Subaru sound]
Pulled Head, Valves good.
So i took out the piston in the cylinder with low compression.
So turned out i had a BROKEN TOP Compression Ring.
What could cause it to break?
I went from 4th gear at 8200rpm, Missing 5Th gear, into 3Rd gear
So
4th Gear 8200rpm -> 3Rd Gear XX000RPM.
Any insight would be useful
Pulled Head, Valves good.
So i took out the piston in the cylinder with low compression.
So turned out i had a BROKEN TOP Compression Ring.
What could cause it to break?
I went from 4th gear at 8200rpm, Missing 5Th gear, into 3Rd gear
So
4th Gear 8200rpm -> 3Rd Gear XX000RPM.
Any insight would be useful
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Re: What causes a PISTON Ring to Break?
whats ring flutter?
ringlands are perfect.
no one can give me a clear indication why the ring failed ;(
ringlands are perfect.
no one can give me a clear indication why the ring failed ;(
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Re: What causes a PISTON Ring to Break?
flutter is oscillation of the ring. usually detonation cracks ring lands or rings themselves. but flutter can too. along with improper end gaps or placement.
i would say it failed cause you did a 4-3 shift, overrevved it and it made one of the rings flutter.
i would say it failed cause you did a 4-3 shift, overrevved it and it made one of the rings flutter.
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Re: What causes a PISTON Ring to Break?
Do you have different rings other than the JE/SRP?
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Re: What causes a PISTON Ring to Break?
I got them used.
I think there around 8:1 Cr. [-std size pistons]
My Compression was about 140-150psi across the board.
Except for #3, which was 80.
I made 246whp @12psi With a B16a, Type R cams, conservative timing and street tuned.
Garrett 60Trim / .63 Backend.
2.5"Dp and Exhaust.
I have 20 thou over je piston rings.
Im gonna file it down and just change top compression ring and go again.
I took them all out, and all look perfect, just the way i bought them used.
I think they hold up to the abuse.
Im going to shoot for 20-24psi or 400whp or closest / pump gas, 91oct.
I am using JE Rings.
Honestly, i dont really feel the lower compression out of boost.
It is almost not noticeable.
Hope this helps you out.
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