curious Ford ??? - Page 2

Rory McNeil · 07-20-2012, 10:25 PM

I sure hope this new linerless aluminum cylinder technology works better for Ford than the Vega did for Chevrolet!

Ken Miele · 07-20-2012, 10:35 PM

Rory,

It is used in gas turbines and Caterpillar remanufacturers its diesel cylinders with it. I think its just little better the Vega technology. They also saved 8 pounds with the removal of the liners. This stuff is only .006 thick.

rawhide · 07-21-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Rory McNeil

I sure hope this new linerless aluminum cylinder technology works better for Ford than the Vega did for Chevrolet!

this technology has been used by the high end European manufacturers since the 1970's without the problems Chevy had. I have always believed that the unsupported cylinders were the problem with the Vega. Using the head gasket and head to locate and stabilize the top of the cylinders is risky business in my opinion.
regards

rawhide · 07-21-2012, 09:18 AM

The 2013 5.8L GT500 oil pan is a nice looking part. The gasket, windage tray and crank scraper is a one piece part. These were released by Ford Racing this week and I have already sold two of them. Below is the address for the oil pan kit.

http://fordracingparts.com/parts/par...KeyField=22825

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Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,311 Likes: 314 Liked 1,102 Times in 301 Posts	Re: curious Ford ??? I sure hope this new linerless aluminum cylinder technology works better for Ford than the Vega did for Chevrolet! __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

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Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,860 Likes: 456 Liked 16,521 Times in 1,521 Posts	Re: curious Ford ??? Rory, It is used in gas turbines and Caterpillar remanufacturers its diesel cylinders with it. I think its just little better the Vega technology. They also saved 8 pounds with the removal of the liners. This stuff is only .006 thick.

07-21-2012, 09:18 AM	#14
rawhide Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 270 Likes: 1 Liked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: curious Ford ??? The 2013 5.8L GT500 oil pan is a nice looking part. The gasket, windage tray and crank scraper is a one piece part. These were released by Ford Racing this week and I have already sold two of them. Below is the address for the oil pan kit. http://fordracingparts.com/parts/par...KeyField=22825