About

A piston can only perform as well as the rings surrounding it do. That’s why Total Seal® concentrates on making the most precise, strongest, lightest and innovative piston rings available. From extreme horsepower race engines to powerful stationary engines for industrial use and everything in between, Total Seal® can help you improve the efficiency and durability of your engine. After originally beginning in 1967 with a rotary engine design for Original Equipment Manufacturers,Total Seal® invented the Gapless® piston ring, which achieved broad use by professional race teams and engine builders due to the ring’s increased performance capabilities. After 50 years of being known as the “Home Of The Gapless Piston Ring”, Total Seal® provides so much more than Gapless ring today. We believe in doing one thing extremely well, and our focus is on increasing engine efficiency and durability through improved piston ring seal. That focused drive has made Total Seal™ the piston ring authority and the leader in piston ring technology, innovation, advanced designs and proven performance. From the patented Gapless® piston ring to Diamond Finish, Advanced Profiling, Total Conform®, Gas Ported and more, no other manufacturer offers as broad a selection of piston rings as Total Seal®.

Warranty Information

https://www.totalseal.com/contact

Videos

What's The RIGHT Piston Ring?

Choosing the right piston ring for your engine build can make or break the durability of the engine. So how do you know what piston ring is right for your engine? Well, there's more to that answer than just the correct sizing. How the engine will be used will determine which materials and coatings the ring should feature. The great news is that the pros at Total Seal can help you figure it all out. Make us your first call instead of your last call... Nearly [...]

Remembering Ed Pink Featuring Frank Honsowetz

In this special tribute episode of Hidden Horsepower, hosts Keith Jones, Director of Technical Sales for Total Seal Piston Rings, and Joe Castello welcome Frank Honsowetz, former President and General Manager of Ed Pink Racing Engines, to reflect on the extraordinary life and legacy of legendary engine builder Ed Pink. Honsowetz, who collaborated closely with Pink on the Infinity IRL Indy Car program in the late 1990s, shares intimate stories and insights into [...]

Engine Break-In - It happens faster than you think! #automobile #enginebuild #mechanic

All new engine need to be broken-in, but how long does it take?

Simple Looking + Complex Engineering = Fascinating Details About Piston Rings

While it looks simple, the piston is actually a highly engineered part, and it is one of the most vital components in an internal combustion engine. In this video, we detail the three jobs of a piston ring, which are actually 3 different rings. Each ring has its own unique job which is why they are so important. Nearly 25 years BEFORE Nicholas Otto invented the spark ignited internal combustion engine (the type of engine most cars use), an English Engineer [...]

Why Surface Finish Matters... #engineowning #mechanic #enginebuild #cartok

Can the surface finish on an engine part be just as critical as the lubricant being used? Check out the full length video for all the details. #horsepower #enginebuild #totalseal #surfacefinishing

View More Videos from Total Seal Piston Ring Company