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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®.

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Bryan Fleck of KB Titan Racing E91 Total Seal Piston Rings

In this high-octane episode, Hidden Horsepower welcomes Dr. Bryan Fleck, head engineer at KB Titan Racing Engines, as the NHRA Pro Stock team gears up for the 2025 Cornwell Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals. Hosts Keith Jones and Joe Castello sit down with Bryan for an in-depth look at the technology fueling Pro Stock performance. Bryan shares his fascinating career journey—from fine-tuning GP motorcycles to engineering for NASCAR’s Hendrick Motorsports, and now p [...]

Which Way Goes Up? How to IDENTIFY Piston Rings

How piston rings are installed on the piston makes a GIANT difference in how those rings will perform, so how do you know which side of the ring goes up? Which ring goes in each ring groove on the piston? In this video, we show you how to identify each ring and know which side faces up. #engine #pistonring #enginebuilding

How Much Power Are New Pistons, Rings and a Hone Worth?

We took a NASCAR engine that had been sitting for 20 years and put it back on the dyno. Then we honed it, swapped the pistons and the rings and put it back on the dyno. Why? Because we wanted to see how much difference ring seal makes when it comes to engine performance. With the old school pistons, rings and hone, the engine made 700 HP when it was new, but after racing and sitting for 20 years it only made 500 HP (with 10 CFM of blow-by). Check out much it [...]

Using NITROUS? Prevent THIS From Happening To YOU!

While Nitrous Oxide (NOS) makes power, it can also DESTROY your piston rings, but you can prevent that damage by selecting the RIGHT type of piston ring material and coating for the level of Nitrous you are using. Total Seal has the experience and expertise to help you choose the right rings for your build, so give us a call at 623-587-7400. There's a reason more professional race engine builders choose Total Seal than any other piston ring in the world. [...]

How To Measure Blow-By - #automobile #enginebuild #cartok

Blow-by is the enemy of engine efficiency and reduces the life of your motor oil. Check out the full length video for all the details. #enginebuilding #totalseal #blowby

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