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Title: Article about piston ring design
Post by: Mike S on April 03, 2018, 02:32:50 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/

Mike

Title: Re: Article about piston ring design
Post by: Kelley W King on April 04, 2018, 09:11:50 AM

I saw that also. I knew about gas ports and others but never knew about location from the top. Learn something new everyday.

Title: Re: Article about piston ring design
Post by: 69Z28-RS on April 04, 2018, 10:41:00 AM

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

Title: Re: Article about piston ring design
Post by: 70z28lt1 on May 09, 2018, 03:31:38 PM

Quote from: 69Z28-RS on April 04, 2018, 10:41:00 AM
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.

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