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Old 07-15-2008, 04:57 PM
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Is coating the top and sides of the pistons worth it?
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Is coating the top and sides of the pistons worth it?
sides YES, top depends on application IMO.
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why yes to sides? but application on top when is it good when is it not?
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why yes to sides? but application on top when is it good when is it not?
Skirt coating to cut down on cylinder wall scuffing/friction and making for BETTER ring seal. Application to the top is good for N20/blower/turbo applications IMO.
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Skirt coating to cut down on cylinder wall scuffing/friction and making for BETTER ring seal. Application to the top is good for N20/blower/turbo applications IMO.
what he said
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