Chrome Moly Piston Rings

Moly this ring set is highly resistant to scuffing.

Chrome moly piston rings.

The face of the top rings in these sets are electroplated with chromium to provide a surface. The first is carbon s teel which is a much more malleable material than cast iron is able to handle higher temperatures without losing temper and is better able to withstand bouts with detonation. A great way to take full advantage of the 21st century engineering that goes into piston rings is optimize the break in ring seating procedure. At hastings we manufacture a bold and broad offering of piston rings one that spans thousands of applications for virtually any engine.

With the most comprehensive line of piston rings compression rings and oil rings in the world we have a piston ring for practically any application racing automotive heavy duty transportation agriculture industrial small engine and more. As we ll see the process is somewhat specific and less than rewarding if you screw it up. According to joe moriarty of tse racing engines greenland nh about the only applications. Cast iron by nature is very brittle and therefore not as strong as gas.

When asked if he wants a piston ring set with moly chrome or cast iron faced top compression rings the mechanic often returns the question to the jobber salesman by saying what should i use there is some confusion in the trade as to what type ring set should be used. This goes way beyond just choosing the right break in oil although that s an excellent start. Chrome file fit ring sets are listed by bore diameter and list available over sizes. Recommended for all racing applications where file fitting the ring end gap will deliver maximum power.