Ring End Gap 2.7 Race Engine

[1colbrz]

I'm in process of building up a high compression (11:1 calculated) mechanically injected 2.7L for some club racing. Engine machine work is done and I have brand new J&E pistons (89.992mm/3.534") made for the cylinder bores (90.017mm/3.544"). Cylinder wall clearance is good @ .035mm/.001". Problem is with the new Goetze rings I got with with the rebuild kit from EBS (not their fault). When measured near the bottom of the cylinder bore (as recommended), the ring end gaps ranged as follows:
Top Ring: from .016" to .019"
Mid Ring: from .013" to .018"
Oil Ring: from .017" to .023"

So the problem is that initial ring gap for most will be larger than recommended spec but well under the wear limit. Can I set each ring (top, middle, oil) to match the largest of the group and be ok?

Thanks for your comments.

Gerry

[4sd911]

Not sure of the question but it seems to be typical that the ring gap is bigger than what new should be. Here are a few posts of mine on a similar issue.
Piston rings, wrist pin & rod bush

New Mahle pistons/cylinders 2.7

[1colbrz]

Thanks for the links. This seems to be a common occurance.