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I know there is probably 100 answers to this question but what type of rings do you like to use in your Chevy 6 engine? The last one I rebuild I used Hastings Cast Iron rings and Celvite rod, main and Federal- Mogal cam bearings they lasted 18 years in my 261 cu. driven everyday to work with regular oil changes and replacement filters. Now the last couple of years I had to step up the grade of oil but still had reasonably good preasure for being wore out.
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Last edited by Don G.; 10/03/2008 6:57 AM.

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The old critters were built with cast iron rings and I don't suppose you are complaining about 18 years of service. Some of the later rings are hard to seat. If you are not out of high performance, why change?

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as did I hastings
http://www.hastingsmfg.com/
and clevite
Celvite rods & mains

Last edited by carolines truck; 10/03/2008 5:46 PM.

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Oh never complain about 18 years of service with cast rings. I pulled down the 261 the other day and had 4thousands taper in the back cyclinder. Looks like I can clean her up and go again with a new cam and rings,bearings etc.
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