Now that Danny has given an overview of piston ring differences and understanding piston ring end gap, he’s going to show you how to properly check it for your engine and application.
How to Check Piston Ring End Gap
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Demon Motorsports’ Turbocharged Toyota 2JZ Engine
It was hard not to noticed Damon Elff’s Toyota Supra and its turbocharged 2JZ engine during Sick Week 2024 as it was basically the only Supra there, and the 2JZ made some wicked sounds at the start line. We got a chance to speak with Damon, who owns Demon Motorsports, about his Supra/2JZ combo and
It was hard not to noticed Damon Elff's Toyota Supra and its turbocharged 2JZ engine during Sick Week 2024 as it was basically the only Supra there, and the 2JZ made some wicked sounds at the start line. We got a chance to speak with Damon, who owns Demon Motorsports, about his Supra/2JZ combo and what his expectations were for the drag-and-drive event for this episode of Engine of the Week!
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