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Onefast99gsx · 01-24-2007

Hey guys- I just talked to a guy today over email. He knows a few things but he's not an engine genius. He's got me all worried now that re-ringing my motor might not do anything for me. As a matter of fact, he said it might make it worse because you have to hone it out. The head is off, pistons will come out over the weekend. The walls look beautiful. Still has a very nice cross hatch pattern even after like 90k miles. You think re-ringing is a waste of time and can make my blowby even worse? I really don't want to get buried in this project by having to get it bored out, new pistons, rods, bearings etc. The most I wanted to do is buy rings and rod bearings.

What are your thoughts or experiences on re-ringing a motor? Did it help or make it worse.

Thanks.

01-24-2007	#18
Onefast99gsx Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,411	Re: Re-Ringing pistons Questions Hey guys- I just talked to a guy today over email. He knows a few things but he's not an engine genius. He's got me all worried now that re-ringing my motor might not do anything for me. As a matter of fact, he said it might make it worse because you have to hone it out. The head is off, pistons will come out over the weekend. The walls look beautiful. Still has a very nice cross hatch pattern even after like 90k miles. You think re-ringing is a waste of time and can make my blowby even worse? I really don't want to get buried in this project by having to get it bored out, new pistons, rods, bearings etc. The most I wanted to do is buy rings and rod bearings. What are your thoughts or experiences on re-ringing a motor? Did it help or make it worse. Thanks.