COATINGS
C-23™ is our pvd-applied face coating reducing friction and wear while offering better hear transfer and is compatible with most cylinder materials and cylinder coatings.
C-69™ is our pvd-applied face coating reducing friction and wear while offering better hear transfer and is compatible with most cylinder materials and cylinder coatings. Option on M2 Tool Steel Rings.
C-72™ is our pvd-applied face coating specifically engineered for hard-coated cylinders it offers the same performance gains as C-23™ with exceptional long term wear characteristics.
C-33™ is out pvd-applied chrome nitride [CrN] face coating for those looking for the same characteristics as a chrome faced ring but without the seating problems commonly associated with chrome.
C-47™ is our side coating used on the top and bottom ring flank offering exceptional ring to ring groove lubricity helping to eliminate micro welding. It is the standard side coating supplied with our Diamond Finish™ rings.
C-92™ is our PVD face coating reducing friction and wear available on Gold Finish™ ring sets.
Total Seal coatings are available on Diamond Finish™, TNT™, AP, Gold Finish™ and M2 Tool Steel top rings.
MATERIALS
M2
TNT
AP
3 LEAK PATHS
LEAK PATH #1
THE END GAP
LEAK PATH #2
SIDES OF THE RING
LEAK PATH #3
FACE OF THE RING
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ABOUT TOTAL SEAL
Total Seal® is the leader in Piston Ring technology with the ability to meet whatever special needs you may have. From IMCA modifieds to Winston Cup and IRL, Total Seal® can fit rings into your piston. We will go out of our way to help our customers, and will make custom sets (backcut, special tensions...etc) for any specific piston you may have.
Total Seal® pioneered this technology over 45 years ago and has been perfecting it ever since.
GAPLESS RINGS
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Get the same horsepower producting piston ring technology that Total Seal® delivers to the top engine builders in Cup, IRL, NHRA, IHRA, and Formula 1.
ADVANCED PROFILING STEEL RINGS
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Intended for hard core racing, Total Seal® Diamond Finish™ rings are currently used in the highest levels of STOCK CAR, DRAG and OPEN WHEEL COMPETITION.
DIAMOND FINISH RINGS
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ADVANTAGE RINGS
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CLAIMER SETS
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The ultimate in durability over any other material commonly used in piston ring manufacturing
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TNT RING SETS
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DYKES STYLE
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CLASSIC RACE
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For maximum performance and prolonged ring life, make sure you break-in your engine right with new Total Seal® Break-In Oil!
BR BREAK-IN OIL
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For maximum performance and prolonged ring life, make sure you break-in your engine right with new Total Seal® Break-In Oil!
BR-10 BREAK-IN OIL
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For maximum performance and prolonged ring life, make sure you break-in your engine right with new Total Seal® Break-In Oil!
BR-30 BREAK-IN OIL
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ASSEMBLY LUBE
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Quick Seat
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HIGH PERFORMANCE TOOLS:
POWER RING FILER
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RING COMPRESSORS
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RING PLIERS
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LEAK DOWN TESTER
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RING SQUARING TOOLS
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Honing Procedures for OE Production Blocks
| *Honing Oil | Sunnen | MAN 845 | |||
| *Speed & Feed | CK-10 CV-616 | C & E Pulleys 185 rpm 50 strokes per minute |
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| *Honing | Grit 1. Rough 2. 220 3. 280 4. 400 | Procedure .003" from size .0001" from size To size 2-3 strokes | Stones EHU-133 EHU-525 JHU-623 JHU-818 | Hand Hone Stones AN-100 AN-300 AN-500 *N37-J85 | Pressure Med-High Med-High Light Light |
| *Rehone | 1. 280 2. 400 | 2-3 Strokes 2-3 Strokes | JHU-623 JHU-818 | AN-500 *N37-J85 | Med Light |
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* JHU-818 Operation can be replaced by PHT-731 brushes. * N37-J85 Operation can be replaced by MM-PHT-731 brushes. * Shoe Assembly Technique Titanium shoe on one side of honing head. Long CK3570, Short CK2570 Delron (hard nylon) attached to brass shoe holder trim to fit. CK3070 NY3X *** Do Not use Bronze shoe*** * Fresh honing oil is critical !!! * All supplies from Sunnen 800-772-2878 |
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High-End Rottler Application Info*
Roughing stone 514-9-14J 270/325 35% load
Finishing stone 514-9-14G 600 6 strokes 20% load
Plateau with 514-9-14P special stone 6 strokes 20% load
170 RPM
56 SPM
This produced the following cylinder finish
RpK 4-6
Rk 18-22
RvK 28-32
* Rottler information based on Darton sleeves or similar hardness blocks. And may vary depending on operator and associated equipment.
High-End Sunnen Application Info*
EHU-518 TO WITHIN .0001”-.0002” OF SIZE
JHU-818 TO SIZE
PHT-731 BRUSH 30 SECONDS
SHOULD YIELD THESE RESULTS*
RpK 7-10
Rk 18-22
RvK 28-32
* Sunnen information based on Darton sleeves or similar hardness blocks. And may vary depending on operator and associated equipment.
General Purpose Rottler Application Info*
Roughing stone 514-9-14J 270/325 35% load
Finishing stone 514-9-14L 550 6 strokes 20% load
Plateau with 514-9-14H brushes 6 strokes 20% load
170 RPM
56 SPM
This produced the following cylinder finish
RpK 8-10
Rk 25-30
RvK 35-40
* Rottler information based on Darton sleeves or similar hardness blocks. And may vary depending on operator and associated equipment.
General Purpose Sunnen Application Info*
EHU-412 TO SIZE
PHT-731 BRUSH 45 SECONDS
SHOULD YIELD THESE RESULTS*
RpK 8-12
Rk 30-35
RvK 40-45
* Sunnen information based on Darton sleeves or similar hardness blocks. And may vary depending on operator and associated equipment.
Rottler Nitrous/Blower Honing Info*
Roughing stone 514-9-14J 270/325 35% load
Finishing stone 514-9-14L 550 4 strokes 20% load
Plateau with 514-9-14H brush 4 strokes 20% load
170 RPM
56 SPM
This produced the following cylinder finish
RpK 8-14
Rk 30-40
RvK 50+
* Rottler information based on Darton sleeves or similar hardness blocks. And may vary depending on operator and associated equipment.
Sunnen Nitrous/Blower Honing Info*
EHU-412 TO SIZE
PHT-731 BRUSH 20 SECONDS
SHOULD YIELD THESE RESULTS*
RpK 10-15
Rk 35-40
RvK 50+
* Sunnen information based on Darton sleeves or similar hardness blocks. And may vary depending on operator and associated equipment.
The Need to Measure Surface Roughness
The reason we need to measure the surface finish is that purely relying on recommended stones, feeds and speeds may not achieve the desired results. The only way to be sure is to measure the surface using a profilometer.
The most common surface roughness measurement used is Ra.
Ra Averages the Peak and Valley of Displacement
Ra averages the peak and valley displacement from a mean line but provides no information about the height of the peaks and the depth of the valleys or the ability of the material to bear a load. Two different surfaces may have a similar Ra yet have two functionally different characteristics.
Achieving a Proper Plateau
Piston rings ride on oil just like bearings on a crankshaft. It is imperative that we create a cylinder wall finish that is a proper bearing surface. If this is not achieved it can result in excessive blow-by, oil control problems, and/or premature piston, ring and cylinder failure.
Plateau Comparisons
No Plateau
Nice Plateau
The Numbers That Do Matter
Rpk Rk Rvk. These are the measurements that need to be used when checking cylinder finish. These numbers allow us to determine if the cylinder has the ability to bear a load.
Rpk - Reduced peak height measures the portion of the surfaces protruding peaks that will wear during initial loading.
Rk - Core roughness depth is used to describe the portion of the surface that will support the majority of the load.
Rvk - Reduced valley depth, (valleys projecting through the roughness core profile) is the oil retaining portion or the troughs machined into the cylinder surface.
Surface Roughness Tester
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CIRCLE TRACK TESTIMONIALS
DRAG RACING TESTIMONIALS
TESTIMONIALS
“Total Seal defines state-of-the-art in piston ring technology, thereby permitting ECR Engines to minimize friction and maximize seal at the critical ring/cylinder bore interface. Combining high technology with excellent quality and attentive responsiveness makes Total Seal the premier ring supplier for NASCAR Cup engines.”
Dr. Andrew Randolph
Engine Technical Director
Earnhardt Childress Racing
Dr. Andrew Randolph
Engine Technical Director
Earnhardt Childress Racing
TESTIMONIALS
“A Nascar Cup engine will see about 1 million firing cycles on an average weekend and we only trust Total Seal Rings to contain those explosions. Also, as much as we like to change things, Total Seal's service is the only ring manufacturer that can handle it. They bring new designs and improvement to the table too. I believe they have the best rings out there.”
Mark Cronquist
Joe Gibbs Racing
Mark Cronquist
Joe Gibbs Racing
TESTIMONIALS
“I’ve used Total Seal rings in my engines for over 20 years. They’ve shown the most significant gains in power through improved cylinder sealing than any gains from cylinder heads or camshafts I’ve tried. Equally as important is the service and technical support I’ve received from their sales and tech staff”
Don Ott
Don Ott Racing Engines
Don Ott
Don Ott Racing Engines
TESTIMONIALS
“We use Total Seal Piston Rings exclusively in our Pro Stock Engines because they offer us consistency and quality that is second to none.
We know that every time we install a set of Total Seal rings that we will have the best ring seal possible.”
Greg Stanfield
Stanfield Enterprises
Greg Stanfield
Stanfield Enterprises
TESTIMONIALS
“I am fussier than most. I live and die by the blow-by meter. Every engine I build uses Total Seal Rings. I use Total Seal piston Rings because of their superior ring seal qualities.
The Service and Technical support at Total Seal is 2nd to none.”
Steve Schmidt
Steve Schmidt Competition Engines
Steve Schmidt
Steve Schmidt Competition Engines
TESTIMONIALS
“Producing horsepower is not an easy task any more. Piston rings are a very important factor in this equation. Round, Flat and Parallel rings are a MUST HAVE when it comes to power.
That is why we rely on Total Seal Piston Rings. It is one less thing to worry about!”
Kurt Johnson
Warren Johnson Racing
Kurt Johnson
Warren Johnson Racing
TESTIMONIALS
“It’s a well known fact that aluminum blocks with a high compression ratio are very difficult to seal properly. That’s why Total Seal Rings are the only rings I trust in our motors. Total Seal’s performance and customer service are second to none.”
Charlie Garrett
Garrett’s Racing Engines
Charlie Garrett
Garrett’s Racing Engines
TESTIMONIALS
“Total Seal makes the best rings we have ever used! The quality control, combined with their great service and technical support, makes them a combination that can’t be beat.
Our engines use Total Seal Rings exclusively, because they are the best rings on the market.”
Dave Nickens
Nickens Brothers Racing
Dave Nickens
Nickens Brothers Racing
TESTIMONIALS
“Total Seal’s gapless ring technology is unsurpassed. Total Seal has improved our ring seal to the point of no oil degradation from excessive fuel getting by the rings under extreme cylinder pressure conditions and improved our pan vacuum by 3 inches. This results in more power and less maintenance on our turbo engines.”
“Moran Racing Engines uses Total Seal Piston Rings exclusively in our customer’s engines because it has proven time and time again in our own racing program to be the winning combination.”
Mike Moran
Moran Racing Engines
“Moran Racing Engines uses Total Seal Piston Rings exclusively in our customer’s engines because it has proven time and time again in our own racing program to be the winning combination.”
Mike Moran
Moran Racing Engines
TESTIMONIALS
“Total Seals Gapless Rings are impressive: 21” of vacuum, even with an aluminum block”
Gary Stinnett
Stinnett Automotive
Gary Stinnett
Stinnett Automotive
TESTIMONIALS
“At Eaton Enterprises, we use Total Seal Piston Rings exclusively in our High RPM Competition Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock Eliminator, and Bracket engines.
We have found through extensive dyno testing that only Total Seal Rings perform to our specifications.”
Rick Watters
RWR Racing Engines
Rick Watters
RWR Racing Engines
TESTIMONIALS
“Patterson Racing has worked exclusively with Total Seal Piston Rings since the inception of its Diamond Finish piston ring line. Through this time period we have found impressive performance gains and increased engine vacuum numbers that we have never seen before.
Total Seal Diamond Finish Piston Rings are used on all our NHRA National Event winning engines and highly recommended to all our custom piston customers”
Todd Patterson
Patterson Racing
Todd Patterson
Patterson Racing
TESTIMONIALS
“At ECR Engines we build engines for Nextel Cup, Nationwide and Craftsman Truck series. When you build 600 plus engines a year, it’s a tough balancing act between being a production facility and a custom engine shop at the same time. Total Seal is a great partner in the fact that they bring consistency from batch to batch on the production side while constantly pushing the envelope on the development side at the same time.
I wouldn’t recommend anything but Total Seal rings in any engine!!!”
Rick Mann
Earnhardt-Childress Racing Engines
Rick Mann
Earnhardt-Childress Racing Engines
TESTIMONIALS
“I would not build an engine that did not have Total Seal Gapless Top Rings in it.
Every Super Stock and Stock Eliminator engines has picked up horsepower with the Total Seal Gapless Top Ring.”
Jeff Taylor
Jeff Taylor Performance
Jeff Taylor
Jeff Taylor Performance
TESTIMONIALS
“I have been using the Total Seal Gapless Ring in my Pro Stock Engines for over 6 years. Every time I take it out and try another ring, I lose power. My Pro Stock Engines consistently I have over 28” of vacuum.
I recommend the Total Seal Gapless Ring to everybody.”
Richard Maskin
Dart Machinery
Richard Maskin
Dart Machinery
TESTIMONIALS
“ The Total Seal Gapless top ring increases horsepower over a conventional ring in our normally aspirated, big cubic inch, aluminum engines. Their superior sealing and conformability are characteristics that we demand for our engines.
The Total Seal Gapless Ring is the Ultimate Ring for these engines.”
David Reher
Reher Morrison Racing Engines
David Reher
Reher Morrison Racing Engines
TESTIMONIALS
"Whether you’re building an LS engine for the street, a record-setting Pro Mod, or anything in between, Total Seal has a ring package for it!"
Doug Patton
Pro Line Racing
Doug Patton
Pro Line Racing
TESTIMONIALS
"Been building engines for 47 years, set numerous IHRA drag records, won multiple NASCAR late model championships, 6 time REGIONAL NASCAR True Value Mechanic Of The Year Winner, One time NATIONAL NASCAR mechanic Of The Year Winner. UARA Engine Builder Of The Year. Engines have won Martinsville Va. Late Model Race 4 times.
Over the years I've tried some of them all, but whether I'm building a lower hp two-barrel engine or an 1800plus hp nitrous or turbo drag engine, TOTAL SEAL RINGS has always made the most power for me. When I give them a call with the application, their knowledgable staff has always keep me on the latest cutting edge of technology. So when comes to rings, it's gotta be TOTAL SEAL for me."
Darrell Poe
Performance Race Engines
Over the years I've tried some of them all, but whether I'm building a lower hp two-barrel engine or an 1800plus hp nitrous or turbo drag engine, TOTAL SEAL RINGS has always made the most power for me. When I give them a call with the application, their knowledgable staff has always keep me on the latest cutting edge of technology. So when comes to rings, it's gotta be TOTAL SEAL for me."
Darrell Poe
Performance Race Engines
TESTIMONIALS
"Shaver Racing Engines have used Total Seal rings for 35 years. They have a multitude of reasons why we use them for power increases, less blow by and makes it easer to vacuum engine for more power. Because of superior sealing, the great seal they give makes routine maintenance simple and last but not least, Total Seal technology is always on the leading edge so Shaver Racing keep making great horse power into the future, thanks Total Seal."
Ron Shaver
Shaver Racing Engines
Ron Shaver
Shaver Racing Engines
TESTIMONIALS
"Total Seal Piston rings have been an integral part of the winning combination at Mark Burch Motorsports since its inception in 1994. Having our 360 engine program in house has enabled us to develop a winning combination with success from Little Rock to Knoxville and everything in between. Advancements in materials and manufacturing have provided us an advantage in both performance and reliability.
Taking a brand new engine to I-80 Speedway earlier in the year was of no consequence and we parked the 1m sprint car in Victory Lane with Danny Lasoski behind the wheel. That engine combination would provide additional victories throughout the season with never so much as one trip to the dyno. Having 100% confidence in your piston rings allows you to do things like that. Not only has Total Seal provided us with a superior product, they have guided us in new directions with cylinder finishing so that our ring pack seals correctly, fast and lasts a long time. We have had our 360's go as many as 28 races without a rebuild and it is no problem for our 410's to go a dozen shows with no decrease in leakage or performance.
The level of service provided by my sales representative, Kevin Studaker is top notch. Order fill time is usually the same day or next day which is incredible considering all of the different combinations and sizes out there. I highly recommend using Total Seal Piston Rings. It is the only ring package I will ever use."
Mark Burch
Mark Burch Motorsports
Taking a brand new engine to I-80 Speedway earlier in the year was of no consequence and we parked the 1m sprint car in Victory Lane with Danny Lasoski behind the wheel. That engine combination would provide additional victories throughout the season with never so much as one trip to the dyno. Having 100% confidence in your piston rings allows you to do things like that. Not only has Total Seal provided us with a superior product, they have guided us in new directions with cylinder finishing so that our ring pack seals correctly, fast and lasts a long time. We have had our 360's go as many as 28 races without a rebuild and it is no problem for our 410's to go a dozen shows with no decrease in leakage or performance.
The level of service provided by my sales representative, Kevin Studaker is top notch. Order fill time is usually the same day or next day which is incredible considering all of the different combinations and sizes out there. I highly recommend using Total Seal Piston Rings. It is the only ring package I will ever use."
Mark Burch
Mark Burch Motorsports
TESTIMONIALS
"At Hersheys Racing Engines we use Total Seal rings to make sure we get the correct ring package to get the most performance advantage we can get! All of our full competition engines use Total Seal rings & we recommend them to everybody.The best ring available. Service & Technical support is excellent!"
Curt Hershey
Hershey's Racing Engines
Curt Hershey
Hershey's Racing Engines
TESTIMONIALS
"We were one of the first teams to use Total Seal back when they first started in business. Over the last thirty years or so we have tried other brands that were supposed to be the new ring and have always gone back to Total Seal. The support and service we get is second to none. They have been a big part of our success in the engine build business. Thank you for all your help. "
Gary Stanton
Stanton Racing Engines
Gary Stanton
Stanton Racing Engines
TESTIMONIALS
"I can name several reasons why we use Total Seal Rings and the success that we have experienced. But the single
most comment we receive from our customers is they can't believe after 10-15 races on their engine the leak down is still 1-2%!!
The guys I deal with Keith and Ed have been nothing short of awesome as anytime we have needed something they have always delivered!!"
Kelly Westphal
Wesmar Racing Engines
Kelly Westphal
Wesmar Racing Engines
TESTIMONIALS
"Today's sprint car engines run above 9000 rpm in very "dirty" and demanding environments. Striving for longevity with minimum friction and maximum ring seal
is a consistent challenge. We rely on Total Seal rings with confidence! In fact we often re-dyno engines returned for rebuild to find no power loss or crankcase vacuum reduction.
Thanks again Total Seal!"
Charlie Fisher
Fisher Racing Engines
Charlie Fisher
Fisher Racing Engines
TESTIMONIALS
"Custom Race Engines has used Total Seal rings exclusively for many years. The quality products, broad application coverage,and great service provided make the choice easy for me.
The Total Seal technology provides incredible ring seal and lasting durability in the hostile environment of big cubic inch late model dirt engines. They have my highest recommendation."
Larry Clark
Custom Race Engines, Inc.
The Total Seal technology provides incredible ring seal and lasting durability in the hostile environment of big cubic inch late model dirt engines. They have my highest recommendation."
Larry Clark
Custom Race Engines, Inc.
TESTIMONIALS
"We’ve been using Total Seal for the past several years. We definately see power gains and higher vacuum no’s in the engines.
They seal better than any ring I’ve ever used. Thanks for a great product."
Jay Dickens
Jay Dickens Racing Engines
They seal better than any ring I’ve ever used. Thanks for a great product."
Jay Dickens
Jay Dickens Racing Engines
TESTIMONIALS
"Total Seal Rings, you can't beat quality, great service and know-how."
John and Bill Schlieper
Pro Power Racing Engines
John and Bill Schlieper
Pro Power Racing Engines
TESTIMONIALS
"Total Seal's committment to quality and personalized service makes them the only ring we use in our engines."
Ron Hutter
Hutter Racing Engines
Ron Hutter
Hutter Racing Engines
TESTIMONIALS
"We have used Total Seal rings for over 20 years in our Dirt Late Model engines. Performance, price and availability are what you get with Total Seal. They are always on the leading edge of piston ring technology as well. Total Seal rings are the best available. That's why we use them."
Jack Cornett
Cornett Racing Engines
Jack Cornett
Cornett Racing Engines
TESTIMONIALS
"Esslinger Engineering has been using Total Seal rings for nearly two decades which has helped us to win numerous races and championships within that time.
Using the highest quality of rings is crucial to any race engine. The better the ring; will pull more intake vacuum, will create more compression, will build hotter combustion, will produce more power.
It’s obvious why we use Total Seal!"
Kasey Slemmon
Esslinger Engineering
It’s obvious why we use Total Seal!"
Kasey Slemmon
Esslinger Engineering