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Old 03-22-2015 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by TomZ
Joe, everything should be MKIV. The stamped part numbers on the pistons are GM 3999295. They are "supposed" to use a 5/64 5/64 3/16 standard ring pack. Looks like I could order Hastings 2M4718 and get the right set to bastardize things, but that just seems rather jerry rigged to me.

My wonder is why GM would use the same part number but change the design.
Those rings should be 1/16 1/16 3/16. The oil control ring lang, can be different sizes, that should be measured. Gen 5/6 factory pistons use a totally different ring sizing.
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Old 03-22-2015 | 09:42 AM
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The specs if have for GM p/n 3999295 shows a 5/64, 5/64, 3/16 ring with a "some" showing a shallow oil ring but the same ring land heights.
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