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Re: Extrude-Hone on a TR7/8?

To: Kevin Burtch <kevin_burtch@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Extrude-Hone on a TR7/8?
From: David Kernberger <dkern@napanet.net>
Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2000 18:19:01 -0700
Cc: buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net, mgb-v8@autox.team.net
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Reply-to: David Kernberger <dkern@napanet.net>
Sender: owner-mgb-v8@autox.team.net
7/5/00

Kevin,

        Very interesting website.  Thanks for the lead.  I'll bet I am not
the only one who has not heard of this process.

Cheers,

Dave Kernberger


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>(Note: crossposted to the TR7/8 list and Rover V8
>list)
>
>
>I was wondering (since I didn't find a word in the
>archives of either list) if anyone has ever tried
>the Extrude-Hone process on Buick/Rover heads or on
>the Rover/Triumph EFI manifolds (low, TR8/SD1 type).
>
>If you aren't familiar with this process, check out
>their web-site:  http://www.extrudehone.com/
>
>Basically, imagine squeezing abrasive toothpaste
>under high pressure through your ports... neat idea.
>
>I have no affilliation with them at all, just been
>curious about their interesting process for years.
>
>Now that I have a TR8 to play with (and repair),
>I figured I'd post a note to the list... I plan to
>hop it up after I get the basics sorted out. Purists
>please don't get upset, I've been thinking about this
>since I bought it - the car is too rough for a proper
>restoration to be worth it (I'm also thinking about
>the nice wood interior - something dark).
>
>I actually was considering using this process on my
>TR7 some time ago... but the bottom end needs a
>rebuild first (and at this point, the car's not worth
>it - I'm sad to say).
>
>
>Thanks,
>Kevin
>
>P.S. If crossposting is a no-no, please let me know...
>     I'm not sure if there are people on the V8 list
>     who aren't on the TR7/8 list (SD1/kitcar
>owners?).
>
>
>
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