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Where can I buy piston rings (for 70mm OE pistons) that aren't Suzuki prices?

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I've been searching like crazy and come up with nothing so far except Suzuki parts at $75 per set! :(
The one company I found that did have them only stocks them for 0.5mm oversize. My original pistons and bores are in good condition and well within the original optimum service spec so I don't want to have all the added expense of new pistons and rebores.

Thanks :)
 
When you say "per set", do you mean "per piston" or "per engine" (4 pistons)?

I just did a quick search at G&S Suzuki, saw that they have standard ring sets listed at $25.24 per piston.

If your $75 is for the set of four, go for it. If it is for each piston, they are not ripping you off, they are raping you. :eek:

Even Alpha Sports 'only' charges $37.34 per piston, which is far better than $75.

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Fiat use the same rings in one of their cars - the Palio I think it is (but not being a Fiat fan I can't remember the name for sure - might be the Pinto or the Uno - the more I think about it the less I can remember it...). 100% the same. Made by Hastngs they are number 2C5051 and last time I looked were a lot, lot cheaper.

Edit: Just Googled it and they now look more expensive than G&S as suggested by Steve. Might be cheaper somewhere else in the US though. And it looks like its the Fiat Panda.

http://www.perfectengine.com/Hastings_2C5051_Piston_Ring_Set_p/has-2c5051.htm
 
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hampshirehog said:
Fiat use the same rings in one of their cars - the Palio I think it is (but not being a Fiat fan I can't remember the name for sure - might be the Pinto or the Uno - the more I think about it the less I can remember it...). 100% the same. Made by Hastngs they are number 2C5051 and last time I looked were a lot, lot cheaper.

Edit: Just Googled it and they now look more expensive than G&S as suggested by Steve. Might be cheaper somewhere else in the US though. And it looks like its the Fiat Panda.

http://www.perfectengine.com/Hastings_2C5051_Piston_Ring_Set_p/has-2c5051.htm
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Thumbs up, that kind of info is priceless! Who'd 'av thunk it, a Fiat Panda!
 
Boulevard Suzuki

25-1 PISTON RING SET (STD)
12140-49001 4 $43.50 $32.10
25-3 PISTON RING SET (STD)
12140-44110 (replaces 12140-49001-100) 4 $34.21 $25.24
 
JEEPRUSTY said:
Boulevard Suzuki

25-1 PISTON RING SET (STD)
12140-49001 4 $43.50 $32.10
25-3 PISTON RING SET (STD)
12140-44110 (replaces 12140-49001-100) 4 $34.21 $25.24
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Thanks. Ordered a set from G&S Suzuki for $32 ea. Perfect!
:)
 
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