Engine build

[Mongo]

Hi all ive just brought forged rods and im putin them in ina few weeks will i need new piston rings when i put it back together? If not is it wise to do so? Thanks

[37831999]

Hi mate it's always wise to while the pistons are out, if money is limited you can always do a compression test before you strip the engine to see the condition of them.

[Mongo]

Thanks mate i take it the ones to get are from volvo themselves? How much are they roughly do you no or anyone no?

[37831999]

I'm not to sure matey :-(

[Mongo]

Ok ill get prices from volvo mate thanks

[shrekblackR]

hi pal ,, always better to change them while its in bits ,, wont do any harm

[Mongo]

I got a price from volvo with my trade discount foe 5 piston rings £180 all in. But exhaust unlimited do them cheaper but i dout they are genuine volvo ones! Wich is the better option bearing in mind mind ill be runing over 300hp i dont tgink it maters to much but any opinions?

[Volvostorm]

Can't really see why the cheaper ones won't be any good, just remember to glaze bust the bores to let the rings bed in.