273 & 318 single piston ring availability

And that's exactly why I wanted to share this info.

I almost did just that, Mike. Something to the tune of about $50+ride for the same set... for ONE ring.

Maybe someone should sticky this thread or something, both for the info about Hastings and maybe for people who do have extras that would be willing to part sets out, seeing as how Summit, Jegs and even United Engine won't deal individual rings for anyone building anything smaller than 4" bore engines.

I don't think this is uncommon enough to have to buy an entire set of rings. Clearly, they supply individual rings and single cylinder sets for mishap situations, but only because 4" + bores are more common on other brands of engines and the larger bore Chrysler stuff.