I have the star stage 2 and have taken the engine out to put in the bottom end kit from howell (lower compression pistons). I have a question regarding the total seal rings, I have used the search function and some say not to use the total seal rings, since I only want to do the rebuild once can someone tell me if I should really get different rings(JE?). Tomorrow I am taking in the engine block, along with all the bottom end pieces to have the engine shop assemble, so I would have to delay them assembling it if I go with another brand of rings, but if that's what is best then I will order the other rings.
Also from everything I have read(and what I am going to do) I need to get the CM stage 4 clutch, can someone tell me the best(i.e. cheapest) place to get the cluch. I have a 95 with the non-modular cluch?, I think. I have it out and it is different from other cluches that I have seen. The ring gear is kind of by itself on a piece of thick sheet metal that bolts to the back of the clutch assembly with 4 bolts. The pressure plate and flywheel surface are riveted together with the disc stuck in between the two. Apparently I would need to buy a flywheel also
Also what is the best head gasket to use? Should I get a mopar?
