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Piston Rings

This document provides installation instructions and recommendations for piston rings from Piston Ring Performance Products. It includes: - General gapping recommendations for top and second rings based on application and fuel type, ranging from 0.0045" to 0.008" clearance. - Instructions for properly measuring, filing, and installing the rings to achieve the correct gap, including orientation of rings with marks or bevels. - Recommendations for minimum ring groove clearance and back clearance relative to the piston ring dimensions. - Notes on ring seating and breaking in the engine, advising highway driving over idling and avoiding synthetics initially.

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Piston Rings

This document provides installation instructions and recommendations for piston rings from Piston Ring Performance Products. It includes: - General gapping recommendations for top and second rings based on application and fuel type, ranging from 0.0045" to 0.008" clearance. - Instructions for properly measuring, filing, and installing the rings to achieve the correct gap, including orientation of rings with marks or bevels. - Recommendations for minimum ring groove clearance and back clearance relative to the piston ring dimensions. - Notes on ring seating and breaking in the engine, advising highway driving over idling and avoiding synthetics initially.

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01/19/15

PISTON RING
PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CLASSIC RACE & AP PREMIUM STEEL RING SETS
GENERAL GAPPING RECOMMENDATIONS
APPLICATION FUEL TOP RING SECOND RING OIL RING RAIL
Street, Strip, Circle Gas, Alky, E85 Bore x .0045” Bore x .0045” Min. .015”
Nitrous up to 150HP Gas, Alky, E85 Bore x .0055” Bore x .0055” Min. .015”
Nitrous 150-350HP Gas, Alky, E85 Bore x .0065” Bore x .0065” Min. .015”
Nitrous 350HP+ Gas, Alky, E85 Bore x .008” Bore x .008” Min. .015”
Mild Boost up to 15lb Gas, Alky, E85 Bore x .0055” Bore x .0055” Min. .015”
Medium Boost 15-30lb Gas, Alky, E85 Bore x .007” Bore x .007” Min. .015”
High Boost 30lb+ Gas, Alky, E85 Bore x .008” Bore x .008” Min. .015”

Disclaimer: These are general gapping recommendations and are not to be considered absolute. State of engine tune, operating environment
and personal experience must also be considered.
1. File fit ring sets require filing of the top and 2nd
rings to achieve the correct end gap. To properly
measure the ring gap, the ring should be square in the
bore 1” down from the deck. Measure the ring end gap
with a feeler gauge or equivalent device. Calculate the
recommended ring end gap from the chart above. (Bore
size measured in inches)
2. A proper ring gap filing tool must be used. Ring
filing should be done in an inward direction and square
to the sides of the ring. Must de-burr all edges after filing.
3. Correct ring installation is critical. The top ring
will have a shiny gray edge. When the top and 2nd ring
has a dot, install dot side up. Unmarked top rings with
an inner bevel install with bevel up. Unmarked 2nd
rings with inner bevel install with bevel down. Narrow
rings (1.0/1.2mm) that aren’t marked or beveled can be
installed with either side up. Do not overlap the ends of
the oil ring expander. See orientation diagram.
4. Ring to piston groove back clearance should be
a minimum of .005” deeper than the radial wall
dimension of the piston ring. The piston ring should not
stick out of the groove by any amount. Ring groove side
clearance should be a minimum of .0015” to a maximum
of .0030”.
5. When included, the oil rail supports (Groove Lock
Spacer) are installed on the bottom of the oil ring groove
underneath the oil rail. These “RTD” oil rail supports incorporate our “Radial Tension Design”. We machine a receiver
groove in the piston specifically for proper installation and fitment of these “RTD” oil rail supports. The “RTD” feature
prevents rotation; thus eliminating the need for dimpled oil rail supports.
Ring Seating
When first starting your engine to ensure proper ring seating, do not allow the engine to idle for long periods at a time. It is a good idea
to mildly load the engine as soon as you can. Highway driving is a good way to properly seat the rings quickly. Do not idle the engine as
idling does not break in any engine. Manley DOES NOT recommend the use of synthetic oils during break-in. After 2000-3000 miles on
the street, or one night racing on the track, the rings should be adequately seated so that any oil you prefer can then be used.
Engine Preparation - Iron Cylinders
Finish hone cylinder walls with torque plates installed if available. Recommended hone grit specification: moly-face or cast iron top ring
280-320 grit. Chrome face top ring: 220-280 grit. Finished hone with a 22-24 degree cross-hatch pattern off horizontal axis, resulting in
a 44-46 degree included angle.
Manley Performance Products 732-905-3366 Fax 732-905-3010 www.manleyperformance.com

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