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dmartin1 · 11-12-2013, 12:31 AM

what are some good piston rings(maker brand etc) for a mildly built 454. .030 over mini dome pistons .150 dome(i think) srp pistons.fully blanced. 049 open chamber oval ports that are getting some mild port/bowl work and bigger valves (maybe) msd ignition airgap intake and a healthy cam.

it takes 5/64 5/64 3/16 rings.

im ready to order some but would like to educate myself a hair bit more on the rings and which are better.

and a quick one..good main bearings?

this is not a 10,000$ motor so in budget would be kinda nice. thanks guys!

bbcmudtruck · 11-12-2013, 01:58 PM

Hastings are good. Total seal are good as well. Although some of the builders prefer not to use the gapless top rings. Either way, moly coated rings will do the trick.

dmartin1 · 11-12-2013, 08:42 PM

sir thank you very much. i have used hastings in a few sbc mild builds but not anything with this sort of power(compared to them)

dmartin1 · 11-12-2013, 09:12 PM

where in the world would i find hastings moly rings for the 454? its 4.280 .030 bore.

for some reason its nearly impossible for me to find? summit didnt pop up with any.

5/64 5/64 3/16 rings. AHH!

dmartin1 · 11-12-2013, 09:16 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Total-Seal-P...0c6544&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BBC-454-496-...722ee2&vxp=mtr

bbcmudtruck · 11-12-2013, 11:56 PM

I guess I should have asked if you wanted to file fit your rings or just get a set for you bore and roll with it? CNC motorsports is a great company to deal with. Instead of buying them off of ebay, consider giving them a call and talk to them about what you want to do. Mahle and JE also make good rings. I always file fit my rings, but some guys just buy bore specific and have good luck with them. File fitting rings can take a little extra time, however I think the pay off is worth it.

cableguy0 · 11-13-2013, 12:09 AM

How did they balance the engine without the rings? Secondly you need to check what rings srp recommends using with their pistons. Moly rings will work fine.

dmartin1 · 11-13-2013, 01:39 AM

I'm sorry for the mis clarification the engine was balanced before disassembly.I bought it from a friend.not that it matters now.

Anywho, thanks for the tips on the rings. I'll give a few company's a call and get it Rollin. I just wanted to educate myself on it before I went searching.

Blackpony · 11-18-2013, 11:23 PM

keep in mind that mahle, perfect circle, hastings, clevite are all the same company. If you buy a set of say hastings rings, they will be the exact same as a set of mahle just in a different box.

as for the bearings, a clevite h bearing should do the trick.

11-12-2013, 12:31 AM	#1
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	good mild 454 piston rings? what are some good piston rings(maker brand etc) for a mildly built 454. .030 over mini dome pistons .150 dome(i think) srp pistons.fully blanced. 049 open chamber oval ports that are getting some mild port/bowl work and bigger valves (maybe) msd ignition airgap intake and a healthy cam. it takes 5/64 5/64 3/16 rings. im ready to order some but would like to educate myself a hair bit more on the rings and which are better. and a quick one..good main bearings? this is not a 10,000$ motor so in budget would be kinda nice. thanks guys! __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

11-12-2013, 01:58 PM	#2
bbcmudtruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: ravenwood, mo Posts: 709	Re: good mild 454 piston rings? Hastings are good. Total seal are good as well. Although some of the builders prefer not to use the gapless top rings. Either way, moly coated rings will do the trick.

11-12-2013, 08:42 PM	#3
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: good mild 454 piston rings? sir thank you very much. i have used hastings in a few sbc mild builds but not anything with this sort of power(compared to them) __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

11-12-2013, 09:12 PM	#4
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: good mild 454 piston rings? where in the world would i find hastings moly rings for the 454? its 4.280 .030 bore. for some reason its nearly impossible for me to find? summit didnt pop up with any. 5/64 5/64 3/16 rings. AHH! __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

11-12-2013, 09:16 PM	#5
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: good mild 454 piston rings? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Total-Seal-P...0c6544&vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/itm/BBC-454-496-...722ee2&vxp=mtr __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

11-12-2013, 11:56 PM	#6
bbcmudtruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: ravenwood, mo Posts: 709	Re: good mild 454 piston rings? I guess I should have asked if you wanted to file fit your rings or just get a set for you bore and roll with it? CNC motorsports is a great company to deal with. Instead of buying them off of ebay, consider giving them a call and talk to them about what you want to do. Mahle and JE also make good rings. I always file fit my rings, but some guys just buy bore specific and have good luck with them. File fitting rings can take a little extra time, however I think the pay off is worth it.

11-13-2013, 12:09 AM	#7
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: good mild 454 piston rings? How did they balance the engine without the rings? Secondly you need to check what rings srp recommends using with their pistons. Moly rings will work fine. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-13-2013, 01:39 AM	#8
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: good mild 454 piston rings? I'm sorry for the mis clarification the engine was balanced before disassembly.I bought it from a friend.not that it matters now. Anywho, thanks for the tips on the rings. I'll give a few company's a call and get it Rollin. I just wanted to educate myself on it before I went searching. __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

11-18-2013, 11:23 PM	#9
Blackpony Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Aubrey, TX Posts: 308	Re: good mild 454 piston rings? keep in mind that mahle, perfect circle, hastings, clevite are all the same company. If you buy a set of say hastings rings, they will be the exact same as a set of mahle just in a different box. as for the bearings, a clevite h bearing should do the trick.



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