How about a filled PP, such as talc, glass or long fiber? should give you the best of both worlds. Say between 15 to 30%
assuming you dont need to paint it due to location.
This is a little out of context but I just want to confirm something. A Friend of mine bought a new car at a GM dealership. When she returned for her first oil change, the dealer forgot the seal on the oil filter. Needless to say the engine lost all its oil and seized up. Now the dealer replaced...
There are magnetic measuring systems for FG parts. I dont know what thickness range you are looking for. It requires a steel plug to be held on one side while the probe is held on the other. Check with Mitutoyo, they make some of these devices.
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Rod,
You had better check your video tape of Speed Vision again. From working on many an Escort, I would have a tough time finding enough room in the front end to package a 4.3L V-6 with twin turbo's, all the gear and a trans-axle. Was the driver sitting in the back seat??? I have seen...