Chrome Moly Piston Rings

This goes way beyond just choosing the right break in oil although that s an excellent start.

Chrome moly piston rings.

When asked if he wants a piston ring set with moly chrome or cast iron faced top compression rings the mechanic often returns the question to the jobber salesman by saying what should i use there is some confusion in the trade as to what type ring set should be used. Chrome rings on the other hand require a coarser finish usually achieved with 280 grit stones before they agree to seal properly. The first is carbon s teel which is a much more malleable material than cast iron is able to handle higher temperatures without losing temper and is better able to withstand bouts with detonation. The face of the top rings in these sets are electroplated with chromium to provide a surface.

Prior to the advent of moly chrome plated top rings enjoyed widespread use in high performance engines. According to joe moriarty of tse racing engines greenland nh about the only applications. A great way to take full advantage of the 21st century engineering that goes into piston rings is optimize the break in ring seating procedure. As we ll see the process is somewhat specific and less than rewarding if you screw it up.

Chrome file fit ring sets are listed by bore diameter and list available over sizes. With the most comprehensive line of piston rings compression rings and oil rings in the world we have a piston ring for practically any application racing automotive heavy duty transportation agriculture industrial small engine and more. Moly this ring set is highly resistant to scuffing. Recommended for all racing applications where file fitting the ring end gap will deliver maximum power.