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<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">I would not recommend rings patterned from the factory GT6 pistons. Ring technology has changed significantly since the GT6 was developed. As others suggested talk to JE or Total Seal. I have heard mixed results with the gapless rings, so you may want to stay away from those. JoeB</div><div><br></div>
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On Thursday, March 18, 2021, 07:26:46 PM EDT, Brad Eells via Fot <fot@autox.team.net> wrote:
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<div><div id="ydp712c6534yiv2036526853"><div dir="ltr">Hello Amici,<div><br></div><div>A discussion with my machine shop man led to some thoughts about piston ring selection.</div><div><br></div><div>He recommended getting in touch with Total Seal. I of course took a look at their website to discover a mind boggling selection of ring types.</div><div><br></div><div>Can any of you share your ring choices?</div><div><br></div><div>I will be having JE Pistons make a custom set of forged pistons for me.</div><div><br></div><div>I am in need of ring thickness dimensions as well. Should this come from the factory (GT6) pistons I currently have in the car?</div><div><br></div><div>Your thoughts are appreciated!<br clear="all"><div><div dir="ltr" class="ydp712c6534yiv2036526853gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><div style="font-size:12.8px;"><b><font color="#000000">Brad Eells</font></b></div><div style="font-size:12.8px;"><b><font color="#000000">Chino CA</font></b></div><div style="font-size:12.8px;"><b><font color="#000000">#72 FP 1969 Triumph Spitfire Mk3</font></b></div><div style="font-size:12.8px;"><b><font color="#000000">#35 DP 1962 Triumph TR4</font></b></div><div style="font-size:12.8px;"><b><font color="#000000">1965 Triumph TR4A IRS...for the road!</font></b><br></div></div><div style="font-size:12.8px;"><b><font color="#000000"><img src="https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1HyYLxa1_Lz_Q0kLM3GRJryNDgfOwZyUc&revid=0B9vVTDWaFCqFVmR6Q1FsMExZTHVLcHpja3BpSC9ucGcveHdJPQ" width="96" height="94" data-inlineimagemanipulating="true" class=""><br></font></b></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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