Opinions on Porting and Polishing!!
12-07-2010, 08:49 AM
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Ok this is my take. I have ported several TB's and you did a decent job. I usually take all the metal out all the way aroung the very most opening. My edges are usually knife sharp all the way around the opening. The little ledge if left will disrupt air flow. Not that big of a deal. You might have gotten it out and the picture just makes it look like it's there. Maybe I am being picky but I think all the transition areas need to be as smooth as possible. The Polish job is unreal. Excellent polish job. I have polished my TB, Valve covers, belt tensioner, all the AC components, the cooling tube for the power steering fluid, ABS distribution block, and the stainless lines on the abs block. It looks really good keep going.
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12-07-2010, 08:53 AM
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I think this is a good post,I know I have done a lot of polish work under my hood also,just shows people the results you can get just by putting the time in,yeah the op can polish great that is for sure,op post some more pics buddy I'm sure others would like to see more also
12-07-2010, 09:31 AM
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Ok this is my take. I have ported several TB's and you did a decent job. I usually take all the metal out all the way aroung the very most opening. My edges are usually knife sharp all the way around the opening. The little ledge if left will disrupt air flow. Not that big of a deal. You might have gotten it out and the picture just makes it look like it's there. Maybe I am being picky but I think all the transition areas need to be as smooth as possible. The Polish job is unreal. Excellent polish job. I have polished my TB, Valve covers, belt tensioner, all the AC components, the cooling tube for the power steering fluid, ABS distribution block, and the stainless lines on the abs block. It looks really good keep going.
12-07-2010, 07:43 PM
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No problem man! I am actually hoping to hear from others too about their polish jobs etc... I like to see people putting heart into their cars. BTW, your job looks awesome so far. Keep up the great work!!
12-08-2010, 07:29 PM
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hey guys this is actually the throttle body off my 350z. i'll post up results as soon as i install it. but texhotrod593 does a fantastic polish job! he's actually helping me with my turbo build as well so he's not new to the ls1 game. and for the people who doubt his work you must see in person! it's like looking into a mirror! bump for a great guy!
12-08-2010, 11:42 PM
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hey guys this is actually the throttle body off my 350z. i'll post up results as soon as i install it. but texhotrod593 does a fantastic polish job! he's actually helping me with my turbo build as well so he's not new to the ls1 game. and for the people who doubt his work you must see in person! it's like looking into a mirror! bump for a great guy!
P.S. I know we are so close to finishing your turbo build...cant wait! That thing will be a beast for sure!!!
12-10-2010, 07:36 AM
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Tex I have a question figure you might know about this,I was thinking of polishing my valve covers,but I don't want to be polishing them once a week to keep them looking good,is there a clearcoat that won't yellow over time that I can hit them with
12-10-2010, 10:19 PM
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Actually man I really dont know of a type of clear coat for that application. I will look into it for you. I see there might be a problem with it mainly because of the heat . You would probably be right about it yellowing in then eventually peeling, cracking and flaking. I do however know it will be very easy to clean once mirror polished. If done right it will still be microscopically porous but will have less chance for particles to latch on. Basically just wipe of and your done!
12-12-2010, 06:13 AM
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Tex, I wanted to ask is there a clearcoat that you use for under the hood parts,I have found a few clearcoats but I worry about yellowing and cracking from under the hood temps,I did my tb awhile ago it came out ok really hard to get into the crack with the tools
I had at the time,but the top came out perfect,but my 3 inch ss scoop always gets water spots on it and it always looks bad,and I'm not about taking it off once a week to hand polish it,
I had at the time,but the top came out perfect,but my 3 inch ss scoop always gets water spots on it and it always looks bad,and I'm not about taking it off once a week to hand polish it,
12-12-2010, 08:15 AM
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Tex, I wanted to ask is there a clearcoat that you use for under the hood parts,I have found a few clearcoats but I worry about yellowing and cracking from under the hood temps,I did my tb awhile ago it came out ok really hard to get into the crack with the tools
I had at the time,but the top came out perfect,but my 3 inch ss scoop always gets water spots on it and it always looks bad,and I'm not about taking it off once a week to hand polish it,
I had at the time,but the top came out perfect,but my 3 inch ss scoop always gets water spots on it and it always looks bad,and I'm not about taking it off once a week to hand polish it,
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