Originally Posted by
Rcpilot
For sport engines, I would agree. For me, a ringed setup lasts longer.
For racing, a properly fitted (expensive) ABC has been proven to run harder. Mainly, you can run massive ports without risk of the ring expanding into a port ajd hanging up.
Originally Posted by
1QwkSport2.5r
More importantly is lack of worry about ring flutter in the ringless jobs. Ringed engines are cheaper to rebuild and renew, but true ABC and AAC spank ringed setups in every other aspect. I’ll gladly trade a ringed engine for an ABC/AAC any day. Properly treated from new, a quality true ABC/AAC can easily outlast a ringed engine though.
True, but I am more interested in durability, reliability and "refurbability". I don't care too much about balls-out all crushing power.
I don't mind having a GOOD non-ringed set-up, but when it's worn out, it's worn out and nothing I can do about it. It's a matter of principle because I've never really had too much issues with that, it's just the peace of mind in the back of my head that says, nah, I'll have the ringed one...