Head Porting DIY (interesting read)
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Head Porting DIY (interesting read)
Head Porting DIY
I don't remeber if anyone has posted this site, but I thought someone might be interested in reading how its done. I know it's something left for pro's, but they make it seem simple enough. j/k tongue.gif
I don't remeber if anyone has posted this site, but I thought someone might be interested in reading how its done. I know it's something left for pro's, but they make it seem simple enough. j/k tongue.gif
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Yes, it has been posted before.
Their "advice" on how to port an engine is contradicted by every book I have read on the subject. Even after reading 3-4 books on the subject, I would still not tackle it myself.
Head porting is as much "art form" as it is "science". What flow benches best isn't always what performs best. There is a learning curve to porting. If you want to learn on your engine, and more than likely do it wrong, that's up t you. Otherwise, I strongly suggest it be left up to professionals.
Their "advice" on how to port an engine is contradicted by every book I have read on the subject. Even after reading 3-4 books on the subject, I would still not tackle it myself.
Head porting is as much "art form" as it is "science". What flow benches best isn't always what performs best. There is a learning curve to porting. If you want to learn on your engine, and more than likely do it wrong, that's up t you. Otherwise, I strongly suggest it be left up to professionals.