Are JE Piston Rings Nikasil Compatible, also...

[996tt_Stevo]

are they JE's own Rings?

[996tt_Stevo]

Nobody!!!

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If the original application was for a nikasil cylinder then yes JE supplies rings that are compatible. Often, if the size is a stock bore, then they source the original rings. Non-stock bores they source from other makes that run nikasil.

[996tt_Stevo]

Hi Aaron... does that mean all JE Pistons that come with rings (regardless of make) are Nikasil compatible?... about to purchase a new set of Pistons, is there any Rings that are better performing than others?

[racing97]

JE rings are Hastings more than likely you can run any material against the Nikasil lining as it is so darn hard. The disaster if it were to occur would be in a soft bore such as Alusil which requires chrome moly alloy. General rule is softer with Nikasil harder with Alusil.

regards

[996tt_Stevo]

Thanks for reply, so what Rings should I go for for my Nikasil Lined Cylinders... there seems to be a few different variations out there

[Flat6pac]

Why would you want to run anything other than the Goeteze, factory rings that run with nikisil?
Bruce

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Originally Posted by racing97

JE rings are Hastings more than likely you can run any material against the Nikasil lining as it is so darn hard. The disaster if it were to occur would be in a soft bore such as Alusil which requires chrome moly alloy. General rule is softer with Nikasil harder with Alusil.

regards

The last time I purchased from JE they supplied GOETZE rings for 95mm nikasil applications.


Steve, Make sure you state that you are using nikasil when you purchase your pistons and you will be supplied the appropriate rings.

[celal]

You can also talk to LN Engineering ,they are very profesional about the je an nikasil . LN Engineering Nickies The Original and Genuine CNC Billet Aluminum NSC-Plated Cylinders

[996tt_Stevo]

Got ya!

[BYprodriver]

JE has a great tech line too

[996tt_Stevo]

The company I am dealing with are telling me they are JE Pro Seal Rings... are these ok for Nikasil Liners?

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Originally Posted by Flat6pac

Why would you want to run anything other than the Goeteze, factory rings that run with nikisil?
Bruce

There are many situations where you cannot use them. Non stock bore sizes and thinner ring packs require rings from other sources. There are plenty of engines that run Nikasil now.

[996tt_Stevo]

Aaron... how do you rate the JE Pro Seal Rings?

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Originally Posted by 996tt_Stevo

Hi Aaron... does that mean all JE Pistons that come with rings (regardless of make) are Nikasil compatible?... about to purchase a new set of Pistons, is there any Rings that are better performing than others?

No, It's not a one size fits all.

Just call the tech line if you have questions the company you are purchasing from cannot answer your questions.

[racing97]

Call Jerry Rauch 714 898-9763 at J&E

[JFairman]

the last 2 posts before this one are right on.

if you ask here you get a bunch of variable opinions that will only confuse the issue.

ask a JE technician this question if you want a single accurate answer.

[fredmeister]

I spoke with Jerry Rauch and he was very helpful. I ordered a set of 98mm Nickies and JE pistons with an NPR ring pak as I thought they might be better than Goetze with regards to sustaining a little detonation. The Goetze seem to be too brittle.
They are compatible with nickasil.

[ChrisBennet]

I've use Mahle Racing rings with JE's in 3.4L (3.2 bored out). No complaints.
-Chris