sometime ago i saw an aem tool that was tapered top to bottom for real easy installation of the pistons and rings. the one i saw was for honda engines though. anybody know if mopar sells anything similar, or anywhere else even? the one i have is all f-ked up so i'm in the market to replace it anyway.

I got mine from napa...not tapered but super thin, ratcheting action to compress the rings too, pretty easy to use...

Kevin
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yeah, the one i have is similar unit to one of those, kinda looking for an upgraded alternative. i have four blocks to build over the next few months and i figure anything to make the job easier is a good thing.

it does not get much more easy than the standard ring compressor. i don't think they make specific ring compressors for different motors.(could be wrong though)

If you check Jegs or Summit, they offer tapered ring compressors like that. They come in a variety of diameters and are not really engine specific. You just need to find the right diameter. I'm cheap, so I just bought the ratcheting one from a local store.

Corbin

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good shit corbin, thanks bro

Yes, Total Seal makes them. We have a set we use for the 420A.

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Check summitracing.com.

http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?Ntt=totalseal+compressor&x=0&y=0&searchinresults=false&Ntk=KeywordSearch&DDS=1&N=115&target=egnsearch.asp

Part number gives the size of the compressor, TSR-RC3400-3500 is the one appropriate for our engine. (3.444")