Rb25 Piston Rings

[...Joshwa]

Hi all,

Im building a 25/30 (N/A until im off restrictions), therefore going for a high comp setup, hence using RB25DE pistons. .

Just wondering if it is necessary to buy new rings for the pistons when I put them in the 30 block, and if not, is it necessary to hone the cylinder walls. .

If I need to get new rings, are the RB25DET and RB25DE rings the same?? And also what brand should I be looking at. . I looked at OEM Nissan and they wanted 500 just for rings. . Seems a bit expensive to me?

Thanks,

Josh

[gotRICE?]

How long are you on restrictions for?

If its not long, dont waste your time/$/effort. Unless you absolutely MUST have an NA Skyline.

Buy a Honda. Factory reliability, decent power and alot of cheap aftermarket bits to play with.

[...Joshwa]

The motor isnt going into a skyline. . Im a vl boy lol

Im on the restrictions for another 2 years. . Ive spent a lot of money on this motor already (I am going to keep the bulk of it when I am on my opens for my new motor), I just need a set of RB25DE pistons to bump up the compression for now. .

So yeah. . What rings and from where? And is it necessary or can I just put the pistons straight in?? (with the rings on them of course)

Edited January 18, 2009 by ...Joshwa

[MissR34]

500 for piston rings?

holy cow batman

i got quoted 275 from nissan here in sa.................. ouch.