I am rebuilding a 1990 1.6 Tracker motor prior to putting it into my SPOA 1987 Samurai. My question is what rings to use. I am having the block bored and honed to .75mm (30 thousandths) and the company I am looking to get my piston and rings from only offers chrome rings in the .75mm over size.
I have read that chrome rings take longer to seal, but last longer, but are harder on the cylinder walls??? True or myth???
Then the other question is, they are selling Hasting rings for $75.00 a set vs $45.00 a set for chrome non Hastings rings. Stick with chrome or look elsewhere for ductile iron?
The vehicle will be driven on and off-road...
I have read that chrome rings take longer to seal, but last longer, but are harder on the cylinder walls??? True or myth???
Then the other question is, they are selling Hasting rings for $75.00 a set vs $45.00 a set for chrome non Hastings rings. Stick with chrome or look elsewhere for ductile iron?
The vehicle will be driven on and off-road...