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Cylinder Wall Finish
I think, for racing applications, Nikasil is probably yesterday’s news, at least for some applications. As cylinder wall hardness approaches 270-280 Bha on some compacted graphite blocks there just doesn't seem to be any use for it. Better control of ring land size and finish are also major...- HiLift
- Post #6
- Forum: Engine & fuel engineering
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Cylinder Wall Finish
It would appear that if the cylinders material is of sufficient hardness then coatings don't offer any significant benefit. That being the case, a clean "base metal" finish would be desirable, one that is the optimal roughness and texture for the ring design and piston skirt being used. Steve- HiLift
- Post #3
- Forum: Engine & fuel engineering
