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Old 02-28-2007, 12:38 PM
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Default Built turbo b16 what rings should i use?
I have a B16a2 stock sleeved with je 9:1 pistons. 81mm. Im hoping to make 400whp+. I was told to use je file fit rings. What rings would do you guys recomend?

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Old 02-28-2007, 12:52 PM
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Whatever the builder and piston manufacturer recommend.
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If you have the rings that came with the piston then just use those. When re-ringing I have used hastings oem replacement rings and just filed to the desired gap.
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So should i buy the JE file to fit rings? and what gap do you guys think is good?
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lol me and you both going after 400whp on b16.
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I would use JE rings
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