[DohertyCM]

Yes you can use the "dingle balls" (thats what I called them...) on the cylinders. Not long though- 13 seconds someone told me once....comes to mind but im not sure...so dont quote me...
But my mechanic does it and has a good track record with success as long as they dont use some type of synthetic super lube or treatment in the begining to allow the rings to seat properly...just in the beginning though.

I think its kind of like the 2.7 liter motor question....In the beginning there were all kind of problems so it was deemed to be bad...but since education came into play, and people started taking note and correcting and preventing the problems before they occur its turning out to be a really good reliable motor.
Same goes with these types of cylinders. As long as you know what you are doing and do it with the right tools you will be fine and have a pleasant experince.

People are always sure to blame the mechanical portion of the problem, before they blame themselves....

Wow I think i just came up with a good signature line!