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    A356 vs. Japanese wonder metal

    Ah, new information! Article 55 at Key To Metals (mentioned by TVP) about aluminum's alloying elements told me a lot. (Note that I never put down Kawasaki for their complicated alloy - whether it is dirty, whether it is planned, it does work well.) " cuprum (copper). Aluminum-cuprum...
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    A356 vs. Japanese wonder metal

    123Cat, "Just a boy"? Boy is wonderful! Whether by age or by experience, we all get more. You typed very wisely about "just does the job". Kawasaki consistently operates at a profit and the engine in question suffers few failures, even in racing. TVP, Your TipMaster...
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    A356 vs. Japanese wonder metal

    Greetings! Should I just be happy with locally available A356? I have just joined the forum. I was greatly surprised to find that somebody has used my real name, Grinder, for his handle. I'd rather be handleless. I got EDS chemical analyis of a 2000 Kawaski XZ12R motorcycle engine's...

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