Total Seal gas ported ring spacer?

RJ Sledge · 07-29-2008, 06:54 PM

Was ordering a set of rings from Total Seal and they asked me I if I wanted my spacers gas ported. I had heard someone talk about the setup, but wanted to know if anybody had tried them before? TS gets about $240.00 for a set and for that price I would like some opinions. Thanks RJ

Adger Smith · 07-30-2008, 01:01 AM

I don't know about Gas ported spacers but I've gas ported rings. Sounds like a good way to keep from reworking replacement rings every time you do a freshen up.

Jeff Lee · 07-30-2008, 01:36 AM

I've known a few that have gone this route. Seems to work.
This is another one of those ideas that while legal, just make the racer spend more.

RJ Sledge · 07-30-2008, 11:10 AM

I just talked to Adrian Pendergrass @ Precision Measurement Supply (210-681-2405) and he makes a fixture for doing them yourself. $140.00 and includes the Carbide End Mill. That way you only need the spacers ($30.00) and you can make all you want. Mill access would be needed. Give him a call and check out his web page Precision Measurement Supply.

Woodro Josey · 07-30-2008, 07:50 PM

RJ, i have been using them for a while and i had to machine my own spacers, now they are machining them and yes they do work!

RJ Sledge · 07-30-2008, 09:53 PM

Appreciate all the info everybody, I am going to try them. Thanks RJ

Jim Cimarolli · 07-30-2008, 10:05 PM

R.J.

Back in 1961 there were some Mercury pickups built in Canada that had an FE engine with gas ported pistons. They were also equipped with a C-4 transmission. I would petition the NHRA for the rightfull parts that should be superceded for your car based on that truck from 1961 so that you can just run a gas ported piston instead of all those high tech expensive ring spacers.

Jim C.

Chad Rhodes · 07-30-2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Cimarolli

R.J.

Back in 1961 there were some Mercury pickups built in Canada that had an FE engine with gas ported pistons. They were also equipped with a C-4 transmission. I would petition the NHRA for the rightfull parts that should be superceded for your car based on that truck from 1961 so that you can just run a gas ported piston instead of all those high tech expensive ring spacers.

Jim C.

you crack me up Jim

07-29-2008, 06:54 PM	#1
RJ Sledge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 783 Likes: 497 Liked 288 Times in 90 Posts	Total Seal gas ported ring spacer? Was ordering a set of rings from Total Seal and they asked me I if I wanted my spacers gas ported. I had heard someone talk about the setup, but wanted to know if anybody had tried them before? TS gets about $240.00 for a set and for that price I would like some opinions. Thanks RJ

07-30-2008, 01:01 AM	#2
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Total Seal gas ported ring spacer? I don't know about Gas ported spacers but I've gas ported rings. Sounds like a good way to keep from reworking replacement rings every time you do a freshen up. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

07-30-2008, 01:36 AM	#3
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Total Seal gas ported ring spacer? I've known a few that have gone this route. Seems to work. This is another one of those ideas that while legal, just make the racer spend more. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

07-30-2008, 11:10 AM	#4
RJ Sledge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 783 Likes: 497 Liked 288 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Total Seal gas ported ring spacer? I just talked to Adrian Pendergrass @ Precision Measurement Supply (210-681-2405) and he makes a fixture for doing them yourself. $140.00 and includes the Carbide End Mill. That way you only need the spacers ($30.00) and you can make all you want. Mill access would be needed. Give him a call and check out his web page Precision Measurement Supply.

07-30-2008, 07:50 PM	#5
Woodro Josey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 805 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Total Seal gas ported ring spacer? RJ, i have been using them for a while and i had to machine my own spacers, now they are machining them and yes they do work! __________________ Woodro Josey 2002 STK

07-30-2008, 09:53 PM	#6
RJ Sledge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 783 Likes: 497 Liked 288 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Total Seal gas ported ring spacer? Appreciate all the info everybody, I am going to try them. Thanks RJ

07-30-2008, 10:05 PM	#7
Jim Cimarolli Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sulphur Springs Texas Posts: 742 Likes: 145 Liked 166 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Total Seal gas ported ring spacer? R.J. Back in 1961 there were some Mercury pickups built in Canada that had an FE engine with gas ported pistons. They were also equipped with a C-4 transmission. I would petition the NHRA for the rightfull parts that should be superceded for your car based on that truck from 1961 so that you can just run a gas ported piston instead of all those high tech expensive ring spacers. Jim C.