Hastings Piston Rings for 3.498" Bore, +0.040" Oversize

Enhance your engine's performance and longevity with the Hastings Piston Rings for 3.498" bore, engineered for precision and durability. This comprehensive set provides superior sealing and heat transfer, crucial for maintaining optimal engine health.

Description

These Hastings Piston Rings are meticulously designed to deliver exceptional engine performance and reliability. The set includes top compression rings, second compression rings, and oil control rings, all crafted to exacting standards. The top compression rings feature a barrel face design, optimized to facilitate efficient heat transfer between the piston and cylinder wall, while precisely controlling combustion chamber gases. This ensures maximum energy transfer from expanding combustion gases to the crankshaft, boosting overall power output. The second compression rings utilize a reverse torsional taper face, specifically engineered to promote superior side sealing. This critical design element prevents oil from being forced under and behind the ring, leading to improved oil economy and reduced consumption. The reverse twist ring, combined with a taper-machined face, effectively duplicates the scraping edge of a positive twist torsional ring, further enhancing its sealing capabilities. For uncompromising oil control, the set incorporates three-piece Flex Vent oil control rings. Their innovative three-piece construction allows for rails with a small cross-sectional area, ensuring better conformability to the cylinder bore. With uniform pressure maintained through four steel rails and two expanders, these rings guarantee positive oil control, preventing blow-by and maintaining lubrication integrity. Manufactured with a durable Moly Coated ring material and proudly Made in the USA, this piston ring set is a testament to quality and precision engineering, designed for a 3.498" bore with a +0.040" oversize.

Features & Highlights

• Optimized Heat Transfer & Combustion Control: Barrel face top compression rings efficiently transfer heat and seal combustion gases for maximum power.
• Enhanced Oil Economy: Reverse torsional taper face second compression rings ensure superior side sealing, preventing oil bypass and reducing consumption.
• Precision Oil Control: Three-piece Flex Vent oil control rings offer exceptional bore conformability and uniform pressure for positive oil management.
• Durable Moly Coated Material: Constructed with high-quality Moly Coated material for increased wear resistance and longevity.
• Proudly Made in the USA: Guarantees superior craftsmanship and adherence to rigorous manufacturing standards.
• Comprehensive Set: Includes all necessary top, second, and oil control rings for two pistons (unless specified otherwise).

Technical Specifications

• Units: Set
• Bore Size: 3.498"
• Bore Oversize: +0.040"
• Ring Material: Moly Coated
• Vendor Part Number: WG1145315 | 2M6164040

Important to Know

• Installation Note for KB Pistons: Special attention to top ring end gap is required. Always refer to the instructions provided with your piston for correct ring installation.
• Quantity: Includes a complete set of rings for two pistons (unless otherwise specified). Each groove receives two rings, except for the oil control rails, which consist of two rail rings per expander ring.