Wanna share your recipe?

Pretty close to how I do it. I just skip the WD-40 part.

I use nothing on the rings and just use a quality assembly lube on the skirts. Just a light coat.

After you roll the thing over all the times you need to install the Pistons, set the lash etc. you will find that the lube on the skirts has migrated to the rings and everywhere else.

I always say if your stuff smokes on start up, it's probably worn out.

Also, if I don't see the power stablize if 3, maybe 4 pulls then I know the rings didn't seat and I've got an issue.

The rings should be 99% seated before the engine ever starts.

I never slather the piston and rings in oil.