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Old Mar 1, 2013 | 11:18 AM
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Im going to be assembling my motor this week im going to be file fitting the rings for nitrous anyone know what they should be set at?
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Old Mar 1, 2013 | 11:27 AM
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.006" x Bore Diameter.
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 10:32 AM
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how much are you shoting ? 150 or less , dont go bigger than .020 ,if more go as stated above .024

not an expert , just what I read arround
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 11:03 AM
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BTW , Iv seen some arround where I live use 200hp+ shot with Iron 6.0 stock gaps and nitros cams
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I know but its a new set of rings and gaps are different e85 and nitrous. I called machine shop they gave me .26 on both rings.
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 01:51 PM
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mmmm , I would go .024 , acording to books and wiseco pistons instructions

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A little bit extra is better then a not enough, especially if your gonna go 200+ shot. Just keep on eye on your engine oil level.
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Originally Posted by MPFD
A little bit extra is better then a not enough, especially if your gonna go 200+ shot. Just keep on eye on your engine oil level.
I know my 5.3 sucks the oil up now.

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mmmm , I would go .024 , acording to books and wiseco pistons instructions
Well i just talked to aes one best machines shops out there im going to go what they say. Thanks though for your input.
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 05:00 PM
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get back to us when you found out
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 07:18 PM
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get back to us when you found out
I said in one of my previous post .26 on both rims
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