2G Do Evo 9 hastings rings fit Evo 8 pistons?

[1996dsm]

I bought some evo 8 pistons/rods and evo 9 Hastings rings. I read the oil rings are different between the two, is this correct?
I was told they were evo 9 pistons and rods, but they are evo 8's.
Hastings says the rings are interchangeable but dsmgraveyard says the oil ring is not.

Ring part #: 2c 4558
Pistons: 63te8

 

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I have a set of each and they are different.

 

[1996dsm]

Do i have to buy a whole new ringset? Or could i buy the oil rings from somewhere? And use the 2 top rings from the set i have.

 

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It is possible Hastings went with the shallow groove that way it would also fit the deep groove, I would check with them and see what they say.
Dont be afraid to contact them.

 

[1996dsm]

I've been searching for info and i haven't thought about contacting them
I will email them and see what response i receive.
Thanks

 

[1996dsm]

I received a response.

" set # 2c4558 is designed for a 4g63 and 4g63t vin code D, F. That is a 85mm bore with 1.2, 1.2, 2.0 piston groove widths. So if that is the engine code yes they will fit."