replacing piston rings really need some imput

[KurtsZ]

So I'm pushing around 500 hp and I gotta replace my piston rings I just want to know if I need to do any other mods while I'm tearin the block apart?

[Oh Em Zee]

That's a familiar username.
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[KurtsZ]

I have jw sport 600 turbos 555 injectors stillin intercoolers boost control bigger fuel pump I've been told putting forged pistons and rods arnt really needed any input?

[KurtsZ]

[quote="KurtsZ"]I have jw sport 600 turbos 555 injectors stillin intercoolers boost control bigger fuel pump I've been told putting forged pistons and rods arnt really needed any input?
got about 2 grand to spend

[KurtsZ]

Ya that's pretty close sorry bro haha

[dasoupdude]

I've been told putting forged pistons and rods arnt really needed any input?

If i had 2k to spend it would be going to new rods, pistons, and if possible, a crankshaft.

try looking at this

how-to-do-twins-right-the-first-time-t105250.html

[Retired Chief]

I have to agree with Dasoupdude. Your stock internals were not made to hold 500hp. They're bound to fail sooner than later.

[BusyBadger]

Your profile lists a 300ZX but no 350Z or 370Z, does this need to be moved to Z32 Technical or do you need to add a car to your profile?

[KurtsZ]

Probly on the wrong thing my bad I'm new at this

[BusyBadger]

S'ok...I'll go ahead and move it over to Z32 Technical.

[Milton'Z Nissan'Z]

If you plan on doing the rings, the right thing to do is at minimum the main bearings. The block will have to be stripped anyway to bore or at least hone the cylinders. I assume you are replacing the rings due to wear and low compression? Just replacing the rings won't last as the bottom end will already have significant wear, and bringing the compression of to spec will just hasten the bottom end's demise....especially if it's higher HP than stock....and in that case there are a lot of improvements that can and should be made.

[labcoatmonkey]

How about for a minimal stock setup, say 400hp? Will honing, ring replacement and main bearings suffice?

[evildky]

How about for a minimal stock setup, say 400hp? Will honing, ring replacement and main bearings suffice?

yes, stock internals are good to around 500 whp