Hi all
I am in the process of rebuilding my F20C. Whilst shopping around for piston rings, 2 different part numbers are given to me by different honda techs. The dealer seems to think that piston rings part number 13011-PCX-024 is the correct one which are on back order for 3 months. However, they could get piston rings part number 13011-PCX-305 in 2 days and they suggested I use them instead. That's despite the fact that on VIN search only the first one comes up all the time.

What do people think, should I stick to the correct part number and wait for months or go with the alternative yet OEM rings (second part number above)? Are there any differences in design, performance?

Regards

 

Piston rings from 06+ or the latest version is the ones you want. They're much better than than the old ones. Particularly the top compression and oil control rings. Plus you can get them sooner.

 

The bores never changed from ap1 to ap2 so they're all the same style piston rings, just the new ones are better suited to the frm liners. Get the new ones with full confidence.

 

Thanks for the info. The newer ones are on back order 3 months. I wonder if any US trader would have in stock and willing to ship.

 

i believe the 04 is when they had updated piston rings. did they update again in 06?