Which is better, gas-ported pistons, gas-ported piston rings, or the traditional, non-ported option?
We teamed up with Total Seal to find out.
Which is better, gas-ported pistons, gas-ported piston rings, or the traditional, non-ported option?
We teamed up with Total Seal to find out.
We wanted to see what a ball hone was actually capable of doing to a cylinder wall that was in need of honing.
We availed ourselves of a profilometer and tested before and after, as well as the OEM cylinder finish
Total Seal Piston Rings shows off its gas nitrided oil expander rings that increase performance and endurance and offer better oil control.
Breaking-in an engine is an important step in getting the most performance possible out of it.
Here's how to accomplish a solid break-in without an engine dyno.
Total Seal Piston Rings has combined two of its top performers into a single part number.
The new AP Plus piston ring sets are an off-the shelf solution for anyone wanting a gas-ported top ring.
Ever since they've hit the mainstream, the question has been, how do Total Seal's gas-ported piston rings compare to actual gas-ported pistons.
We find out in this back-to-back test with Lake Speed, Jr.
Formerly the realm of custom pistons, Total Seal has introduced a way to add gas ports without drilling a piston.
Now, ring-seal can be increased by incorporating lateral gas ports into the top piston ring.
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