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    i need standard replacement piston rings... can anyone recomend a brand or type or part number please im not in the (know) when it comes to specifics!!!!
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    does 3.898 sound right for standard bore size???? and does 1.5 x 1.5 top and bottom ring and x 3 for the oil ring sound right????
    does anyone know the original piston part number??? its dec 99 built ls1... thanking you guys!!!!

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    i realise i will need to file them ect... i just need some advice on wat (type-brand ect..). im having troubles finding a standard replacement ring kit.. oh n the part numbers wud be gud too plz...

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    i was ordering other parts from usa, so thought id get rings aswell just didnt know which type n wat not..... otherwise i wud probably be goin through holden...

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    Hey all, iv ordered my parts from the states from texas speed they are as follows,,,

    Clevite H Main Bearing Set, For LS1 Stroker Applications 106.99$us

    Clevite LS1 H Rod Bearings 79.92$us

    Camshaft Bearing Set for 1st Gen LS1 Engine Block 41.99$us

    Basic Bolt & Gasket Kit for LS1 Heads & Camshaft Swap-includes,
    GM Multi-Layer Steel Cylinder Head Gaskets (p.n. 12498544),
    GM Cylinder Head Bolts (p.n. 12498545), GM Water Pump
    Gaskets, GM Timing Cover Gasket, GM Front Cover Seal, GM
    Harmonic Balancer bolt. ( for the kit-159.99$us)

    GM LS2 Timing Chain 41.99$us

    GM LS6 Oil Pump 105.99$us

    GM Oil Pump O-Ring for LS1/LS6 4.99$us

    Sealed Power Complete Ring Set for Stock LS1 Pistons 119.99$us

    Shipping 226.81$us

    Total....$888.66 american dollars...

    Wat do you think guys???? are they the right parts for my dec99 built ls1??? and wat do you guys think about the price? cost approx $990.00 australian dollars...

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    Mate why are you ordering them from the US i am sure that i would be easier to track some down on our shore.
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    very very expensive in aus!!!!! same part way dearer price!!! make sense..

    the listing had finished on those ebay rings...

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    more feedback plz???????? thankuz....

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