Hi guys,
I'm struggling with this part of the engine build as it seems there is definitive answer. I have a standard bore with Goetze rings. What gap would you recommend? We are aiming for around 400hp
Thanks in advance.
Tony
Ring gaps 4.6 v8 1 bar of boost
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Ring gaps 4.6 v8 1 bar of boost
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Re: Ring gaps 4.6 v8 1 bar of boost
The strange thing is I have put the top ring in the bore and the gap was 0.55mm which is nearly 22 thou which is already quite large when referenced to the manual. The upper limit in the manual is 20 thou. I want it to be safe but at the same time not go through more oil than fuel!
Land Rover discovery 2 top hat 4.6 v8 4.0 pistons stage one heads Kent h200 cam Range Rover maf Mark Adams remap in lpg
Re: Ring gaps 4.6 v8 1 bar of boost
Hope this helps
Re: Ring gaps 4.6 v8 1 bar of boost
Thanks for that. Have gone with 0.025" top ring and 0.032" second ring as reccomended by Allan (rossco). It was a bit strange that the gaps were so big in the first place I wasn't sure whether to leave them be or not. Maybe the material is slightly more expansive when hot.
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Re: Ring gaps 4.6 v8 1 bar of boost
Never ever too small.
And no...ring gaps have nothing whatsoever to do with oil use...unless the gap was like 10mm or something silly.
Bore finish is all vital when it comes to oil use. Not ring gap.
There are no downsides at all to a few thou over and safe.
As to top, 2nd gap relationships etc...it will depend on rings used and their design. It isnt generic as some rings rely on some pressure behind them to assist sealing ( pretty much all top rings do ), whereas others will not want pressure hence often the larger 2nd gap.
And no...ring gaps have nothing whatsoever to do with oil use...unless the gap was like 10mm or something silly.
Bore finish is all vital when it comes to oil use. Not ring gap.
There are no downsides at all to a few thou over and safe.
As to top, 2nd gap relationships etc...it will depend on rings used and their design. It isnt generic as some rings rely on some pressure behind them to assist sealing ( pretty much all top rings do ), whereas others will not want pressure hence often the larger 2nd gap.
Re: Ring gaps 4.6 v8 1 bar of boost
Thanks mate. Was a bit concerned. All built now and waiting for a day off to come so I can fit it!
Land Rover discovery 2 top hat 4.6 v8 4.0 pistons stage one heads Kent h200 cam Range Rover maf Mark Adams remap in lpg