venolia pistons

[gearhead409]

i have a real nice set of .030 over venolia pistons hanging on big block rods i took out of a 409 stock stroke block i bought last fall. i sure would like to use these again. the question i have is, the oil rings are std. 3/16's, the 2nd ring is 1/16, but the top ring is an L shaped ring, it sits in a 1/16 ring groove but the piston is under cut above this groove to clear the L Part of the ring.is this a dykes style ring and if so,can i use them in a street/strip engine? or would it be possible to just use a std. 1/16 ring in this groove? need help! thanks

 

[CDNpontiac409guy]

NICE PISTONS, Gearhead .... if you don't have mine, they're the next best thing HEE HEE !

I like the Dykes ring... little better seal under load. Shouldn't be a problem getting the rings... same as Buick 455.

 

[dq409]

I run those same style rings on Aubreys pistons.
It`s a great setup that even my machinist here likes.

They will be fine on the street and strip......

 

[Skip FIx]

Most of the NHRA stockers of all makes run those Dykes rings