Although,
a bit of combustion chamber grinding ala Vizard would be able to compensate
for the raised CR of the flat-tops with a larger chamber volume would it
not? DV does mention the 'oil ring under gudgeon pin' pistons as being less
desirable though. Cant winge(complain) about the price though can you?
Andy
>From: RHDSprite@cs.com
>Reply-To: RHDSprite@cs.com
>To: spritenut@Exit109.com, HealeyRic2@aol.com
>CC: ulix@u.washington.edu, amesfolks@snovalley.com, mgs@autox.team.net,
> spridgets@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: HELP with rings etc. 1275 midget (and a new car!)
>Date: Tue, 1 Jun 1999 06:57:43 EDT
>
>I believe that the oil control ring below the pin is an older design that
>really is not desired. I also agree with Frank in that your compression is
>going to be a little high for street use. I would not use them unless you
>are going with a hot com and considerable head work.
>
>Bob Magnotti
>59 RHD 5 Speed Sprite
>Fairfax, VA
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