<VV> Anyone running Clark's Hi-Tech Hypereutectic Pistons?

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Dan - The KB's have a number of proprietary features and I would not use 
thier unique requirements on stock type pistons - hyper or otherwise. Lon

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Dan & Synde wrote:

>Hi All,
>
>Is anyone out there running Clark's Hi-Tech Hypereutectic Pistons in their
>late engine?  If so, what ring gap are you running on the top ring?
>I know that Keith Black recommends around .022-.028 for their brand.  On a
>GM stock piston it's suppose to be .013-.025.  I contacted Clark's and they
>say .010-.030 on their Hypereutectic.  
>
>Just want to double check with someone actually running the Clark's units
>before I set mine up.  Call me paranoid but I'd hate to ruin a set of
>cylinders/pistons/rings by running them too tight.  It's possible that the
>top ring sits lower on the Clark's pistons than the Keith Black one and thus
>runs cooler.  Looking for someone actually running them in their engine.
>
>Thanks, 
>
>Dan Kling
>
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