Oem rings on SBT pistons?

[ChrisGooch]

Anyone know if OEM rings can be used on SBT pistons? I found a previous thready but it didnt say whether or not the they were interchangeable.

 

[Matt_E]

Should be okay - but why not use SBT rings?

 

[ChrisGooch]

They are almost 30 dollars USD for 2, that along with the fact that I would have to pay shipping and a 40+ dollar brokerage charge to get them across the border. Final cost would be over 100 dollars, I dont know if it worth my while for a quick fix.

I'm not even sure if my current rings require a replacement, they seem to look fine... I'm just trying to get some options incase I do have to change. I can get oem rings for 40 dollars Can for a set of 4 locally.

 

[Matt_E]

Wow...good deal on the OEM rings, for sure.

BTW, if you are replacing pistons, you really need to replace the rings, as well.

 

[ChrisGooch]

I'll definately be keeping the same pistons for now. Once its all back together, I'll play with it a bit and decide then.

Thanks

 

[john zigler]

Anyone know if OEM rings can be used on SBT pistons? I found a previous thready but it didnt say whether or not the they were interchangeable.

in my opinion, i would never mix / match rings, and piston brands. you should either ;

get new OE pistons / rings, or pro - x, ect.

-----or ----

go with SBT rings.

i know you are worried about $$$$, but what if the OE rings end up sticking, or catching, and doing more damage. then you could possibly be spending even more money.

also, you really are never "supposed" to reuse, or put used rings back into a bore. ( i know people do all the time though).

just my .02

zig

 

[MADMAT]

Sorry to thread jack but on this same note I just had to tear down a 20 hour rebuilt motor cuz the ported cases' epoxy did not hold up.

I am reusing everything (clips, pins, bearings, etc..). Is that OK?

 

[Idok]

Sorry to thread jack but on this same note I just had to tear down a 20 hour rebuilt motor cuz the ported cases' epoxy did not hold up.

I am reusing everything (clips, pins, bearings, etc..). Is that OK?

was there lots of loose crap in the cases???



we have never really messed with just changing rings down here, but we'll pull top ends off fairly often and slap them back together...

have had 1 ring snag in teh past 3 years or so....

 

[Matt_E]

Sorry to thread jack but on this same note I just had to tear down a 20 hour rebuilt motor cuz the ported cases' epoxy did not hold up.

I am reusing everything (clips, pins, bearings, etc..). Is that OK?

I would use pistons pins and bearings again if they are within spec - . I would, however, change circlips, those are cheap.

 

[douglee25]

Do SBT pistons use Rik rings? If so, Rik rings are used on OEM, Pro-X, Sudco, etc to name a few.

Doug

 

[#ZERO]

Can I ask a stupid question; what's wrong with your stock pistons and rings? :smile:

 

[ChrisGooch]

I dont have stock pistons and rings... I bought the ski used this past summer, took it apart this fall and its full of SBT stuff

 

[steve802cc]

They are almost 30 dollars USD for 2, that along with the fact that I would have to pay shipping and a 40+ dollar brokerage charge to get them across the border. Final cost would be over 100 dollars, I dont know if it worth my while for a quick fix.

Try using someone besides UPS, their brokerage fees suck.
Steve

 

[ChrisGooch]

Thanks for the help guys, I think i may just get some new pistons. I' have to have my crank rebuilt anyway... i might as well do it all new.

sigh, I should have bought the sj new it would have ended up being cheaper