wasnt sure where to put this got some spare b16 pistons on ls rods wanna throw in a lsvtec one rod snapped after were installed on origanal lsvtec, only about 30-40 miles were put on piston rings any one think these are still good?

 

Should be good for at least another 100k or so.
Glenn

 

ok thanx just need to replace rod then

 

i reccomend new rings... for less issues in the future... pay 200 for new rings...

 

yah rings are one time use only.

 

but its just a spare block lol i dont want to put money into it

 

just be sure to use the same rings in the same bore, and try to keep the ring (gap) orientation the same.

 

yup same stock bore ok thanx

 

Well if the rings were installed correctly in the original LS-VTEC (which im sure they were not), and they were gapped in acordance to the block being used, then they are gapped for that block and if you put them in another block it will cause excesive smoking and significant loss of compression, make sure u gap you rings per block they are installed in and they are as stated above 1 time use only, thats almost as bad as re-using bearings! ! !

 

would you use used oil, doing an oil change?........

 

i'd get new ones just cuz....i mean its not like they are expensive.