Sounds like it's dumping too much fuel at WOT. Why would you suspect a ring? They VERY RARELY go bad on the KA...broken ring lands are not uncommon under boost, or nitrous...but the rings are stout.
Anyway, steps to correct the problem:
1) Tuneup?
2) Check TPS and/or MAF function.
3) Change O2 sensor
4) Check resistance value of coolant temp sensor.
Assuming the engine isn't "broken"...your answer lies within those 4 steps.
- Brian
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