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Mike S

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Article about piston ring design
« on: April 03, 2018, 07:32:50 PM »
 An interesting article describing what goes into piston ring designs:
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/engines-drivetrain/1803-the-science-behind-piston-rings-and-grooves-explained/

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Re: Article about piston ring design
« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2018, 02:11:50 PM »
I saw that also. I knew about gas ports and others but never knew about location from the top. Learn something new everyday.
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Re: Article about piston ring design
« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2018, 03:41:00 PM »
It was interesting to me that the 'dykes' rings were not mentioned... (for drag racing purposes)...

https://www.highpowermedia.com/blog/2910/the-dykes-ring
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Re: Article about piston ring design
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2018, 08:31:38 PM »
It was interesting to me that the 'dykes' rings were not mentioned... (for drag racing purposes)...

https://www.highpowermedia.com/blog/2910/the-dykes-ring

Very popular on 2 strokes in the 70's.  Single rings located very close to the top of the piston.