Piston rings

Correct me if I'm wrong. I always thought this was a no, no as KB pistons get hotter on the top causing ring expansion. Or is that only the hypers?
been there done that with top ring gapped to KB specs on a gapless ring. all 8 got nuked.
did as per total seal and things where fine.. mind you thats with my 12:1 engine.. so yah prolly AS PER KB specs on the top ring would be best.
sorry if i confugaled anybody.