Install the rings on the piston from the bottom up and orient the ring end gaps as shown in the illustration. Test-fitting centers mainly around the short-block to ensure the proper clearances.

One of the challenges includes installing the piston rings and spiro loxs. Tackling this small procedure doesn't have to be frustrating though.

Read on as we take a 400M aluminum-headed short-block and install it into our 351 Cleveland stroker engine to give it over 500hp of torque. Read on for more details along with installation photos ...